to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
cross; crossed; cruciform
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs
to stare back at; to look back at
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
to weave into; to interweave; to be incorporated in; to be factored in
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
decoration; ornament; trimmings
battlefield; battleground
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
jewel; precious stone; gem
full dress; formal dress; uniform
in name only; titular; nominal
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
having said that; be that as it may
(metropolitan) prefecture (of Osaka and Kyoto); the centre or seat (of) (center); (government) office; fu; historical administrative unit in China, Korea and Vietnam
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier; leading; overseeing; leader
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
few decades; many decades; several decades
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
thereupon; shortly thereafter