to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
dramatization (e.g. of a novel); dramatisation; adaptation; dramatization; embellishment; exaggeration
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
in all ages; over the ages; forever and ever
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
one act (play, etc.); scene; event
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
to die on the battlefield
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
how many years; how long; what year
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
real experience; actual observations
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
meeting; greeting; welcome
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
physical condition; state of health
sword skills; swordsmanship
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy