armchair theory; impracticable theory
crossing; traversing; traversing horizontally; passing west to east (or east to west); cutting horizontally
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
assuming that ...; supposing that ...
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
living in peace; living a quiet life; being content with one's present position; being satisfied with one's lot
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
all night long; all through the night
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reaping what you sow
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
invitation; summons; bidding (e.g. to host the Olympics); calling
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
going out (of a nobleman, etc.); visiting
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
setting a bad example to others
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
small theatre; kabuki performed in a small theatre; little performance; short acted scene; act
euphemistic; circumlocutory; roundabout; indirect
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
to look away; to avert one's eyes