to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
total energy; all efforts
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
spite; frustration; vexation
ability to get things done
feudal lord; head of a household; proudly independent person
armed forces; battle troops
(being in) reduced circumstances; (having) fallen into poverty
(a) Machiavellian; Machiavellist
letting (someone) die without helping
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
to make sense; to be meaningful
famous sword; excellent sword
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
soldier; tactician; strategist
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
motive power; driving force
state of lethargy; absolute bewilderment; daze; mental numbness
lasting quality; good wearing ability; going a long way
forgetting; lapse of memory
established (existing) policy (procedure(s))
each individual; each person
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
jewel; precious stone; gem
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out