to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
control; check; restraint; inhibition
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
leaving everything up to someone else
failure; mistake; blunder
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
large number; innumerable; great many; immense; vast; abundant
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
great achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) fame; (earning) distinction
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
divining sticks; counting; calculation
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty