further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
to surrender; to give in; to yield; to submit; (lit.) to bend one's knee
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
to avoid; to refrain from; to shun; to detest
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
to claim victims; to cause casualties
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
respectable; ordinary; normal
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to hug tight; to grasp firmly; to embrace tightly
to become completely chilled
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
permission; approval; authorization; license
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
way (of doing); manner; method
way (of doing); manner; method; means
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)