bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
how much; how many; however
rear guard; reserve troops
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
right wing; right wing (of a bird or aircraft); right wing (of an army, building, etc.); right flank; right field; right fielder; right wing (in soccer, rugby, etc.)
to crumble away; to collapse
inevitable; unavoidable; certain; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
all over; all over the place; everywhere
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; indeed; really
pushing forward (undaunted); pushing on (toward a goal); striving (for)
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to come crashing down; to crumble to pieces; to collapse completely
to keep standing; to stand motionless
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
before the gate; in front of the gate
avalanche; snowslide; avalanche; avalanche jōseki
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)