directly opposite; right in front
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
contradiction; inconsistency
militarism; warlike spirit
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
flowery language; pretty words
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
thought; idea; conception
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
practical; realistic; pragmatic
useless; vain; aimless; idle
ten thousand years; eternity; perennial; perpetual
rising; exacerbated; exasperated; accelerated; aggravated
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
apathy; indifference; listlessness; athymia
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
dull; uninteresting; dry; insipid; boring; prosaic
replenishment; supplement; reparation
hostility; antagonism; opposition
bravery; valor; valour; military prowess
apathetic; indifferent; nonchalant; callous
British person; Briton; English person; Englishman; Englishwoman
to parody; to make a parody of; to pun (on); to twist; to distort
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
battlefield; battleground
Dante; Dante Alighieri (Italian poet; 1265-1321)
mountain top; summit; peak
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away