to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to flatly refuse; to reject; to spurn
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
remote region; frontier (district); border(land)
king; monarch; ruler; champion
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
in the future; another day; later
beauty of style; beauty of form
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
technique; art; skill; move
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunately that ...
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to relate at great length; to dwell eloquently (on)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to have an audience (with); to have an interview (with); to meet; to see
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
to walk away; to saunter off
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
review; reconsideration; revision
to kill; to defeat; to beat
clear; precise; definite; distinct
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
intenseness; violence; severity; vehemence; keenness
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with