to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
because of; owing to; due to
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
etc.; et cetera; and so on
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
while; even though; despite
in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to become better; to improve
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
to make a thundering sound; to make roar
clean sweep; killing several with one sword sweep
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
to be reminded of; to call to mind
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
simply; merely; only; solely
to hear a rumor; to get wind of