raindrops (dripping from eaves, branches, etc.); exclamation point; exclamation mark
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
because; for; the reason why is ...
dukedom; duchy; principality
deep inside; innermost place
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
important point; strategic position; key point
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
middle of a field; middle of a country; field of contest
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
100,000; hundred thousand
twenty years of age; youth; early age; tender age of ...
fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
ruler; monarch; sovereign
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
military forces; hosts; troops
amount of material resources
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
winning a battle; victory; victorious battle
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
killing and wounding; bloodshed
opening fully; full throttle; full power
thorough; exhaustive; complete