guidance; leadership; leading the way
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
covert action; covert operations
to allow; to enable; to make possible; to make feasible; to permit
artifice; wiles; trickery; art of a courtesan (esp. for seducing or deceiving customers); coquetry
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
drop (e.g. of water); drip
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
to employ (as a retainer); to enlist; to engage
with colors flying and band playing; triumphantly; in splendid array
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
price; cost; charge; price (of achieving something); cost; sacrifice
hail (e.g. of bullets); barrage; storm; rain and hail
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
dignity; majesty; sanctity
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to look old-fashioned; to be antique-looking
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
old friend; old acquaintance
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
to be highhanded; to be arrogant; to be overbearing
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
block (of wood); chip; splinter
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter