to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
Saturday; earth; dirt; land; lands; earth (third of the five elements)
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
formal; orthodox; in earnest
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
to be unequal to the burden (job); to be too heavy a load for
finish; completion; the end
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
sword; blade; single stroke
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
source (e.g. of a river); headwaters; origin of something continuous (language, culture, etc.)
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
whichever one chooses; either way
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
starting; engaging; expenses; costs; attack (esp. a corner approach in the game of go); barb
envelope containing betrothal money and given as part of a betrothal gift
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to order; to command; to appoint
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
absence; disregard; indifference
news; word; tidings; omen
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
to become scared; to have an attack of nerves; to have a yellow streak; to chicken out; to run out of courage
martial law; articles of war; military disciple; military law
rational; logical; coherent