to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
lack of ability; incompetence; incapacity
have to do; must; should; ought to
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
lucky day; auspicious day; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
as is habit; the way life normally is
locational advantage; advantageous position
rebirth; new birth; nascent
tirelessly; perseveringly; without letting up
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
huge rock; firmness; solidity
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
to disappear; to vanish; to bolt; to go into hiding
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
mixed (e.g. team, chorus)
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
every place; various places
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
government service; entering government service; (of a ronin) finding a new lord or master to serve
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
watchful waiting; careful supervision
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
ambush; interception; counter-attack
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
crisis; critical moment; critical time