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while; even though; despite

4

preparing for action or battle

1

order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation

1

embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication

1

one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of

1

now; come (now); well

1

outbreak of war; starting a war

5

where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes

1

to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)

1

best in the world

1

on the occasion of; at the time of

1

to sell

1

person

1

can do nothing but (do); cannot help (doing) something

1

already; too late

4

established reputation

1

trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts

2

First Sino-Japanese war (1894-1895)

1

(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

1

machine gun

1

to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last

3

thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work

18

report to a superior

1

finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little

1

to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)

1

outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence

1

just before

2

import; importation; introduction; afferent

1

platoon commander; section commander

1

goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark

2

forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front

1

enemy (soldier)

1

front; frontage; facade; main

1

to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy

3

Department of the Army; Ministry of the Army (Japan; 1872-1945)

1

than; from; out of; except; but; more

1

notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)

1

be; is

5

what

3

oh; yes; huh?; hm?

6

September; ninth month of the lunar calendar

2

in; on; at (place); as for; regarding

2

large-scale maneuvers; large-scale manoeuvres; war games

2

to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out

1

in that way; thus; so; so?

7

gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance

1

to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

1

major general; rear admiral; air commodore

1

visit; inspection

1

military officer; naval officer

2