from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
unqualified; without qualifications
having refined and distinguished features; having a bright face
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
commander-in-chief; supreme commander; captain (of a team)
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
if it is the case that ...
to encamp; to take up positions
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
great achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) fame; (earning) distinction
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
offensive (movement); aggression
detached force; detachment
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to become excited; to grow lively
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
in addition; besides this; twice
showing one's face in public; facing another person
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
temporary transfer (of an employee); secondment; relocation; proceeding to; leaving for
massing (of troops); gathering
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances