structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
difference (of opinion); strange; odd; different
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
instruction; direction; briefing
party; gang; company; squad
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
to take command; to give direction
the Boar (twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Pig; hour of the Boar (around 10pm, 9-11pm, or 10pm to 12 midnight); north-northwest; tenth month of the lunar calendar
to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
group; bunch; crowd; group
advance; moving forward; progress
difference; discrepancy; variation
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking
head start; initiative; preemption
absence; disregard; indifference
to accrete; to become whole; to come together
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
another; different; separate; discrete
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
peace preservation; security; safety
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply