fleeing in all directions; (in Japanese history, a reference to) farmers who abandoned their fields and fled to the cities or other districts to evade onerous taxes
papier-mâché; something that looks good superficially; sham
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
quantity over quality; quantity before quality
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
long (defensive) wall; Great Wall of China
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
defile; narrow path; bottleneck; impasse
detour; diversion; alternative route
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
disregarding strategy and using brute force
archer; bowman; shooter; gunner
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
description; expression (in words); qualification (e.g. of a noun with an adjective); form; figure; appearance
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
advance party; advance team; advance group; vanguard unit
to lose heart; to lose motivation
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
pike (freshwater fish, Esox sp.)
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
to have a chill run down one's spine
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
demon of the sixth heaven in the realm of desire who tries to prevent people from doing good
wild enthusiasm; being crazy about
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
large build; large pattern
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
notes; comment; remark; annotation
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly