symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
ceremonial weapon; ceremony
carelessly; inattentively
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to force one's way through
in the face of the enemy; before the enemy
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
common soldier; private; rank and file; small fry; underling
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
too terrible to look at; unbearable to look at
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
to turn against; to become an enemy
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; dogfight; scuffle; rough-and-tumble
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
war situation; progress of a battle
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
cannot do a thing; feeling handcuffed; being at the end of one's tether; being at one's wit's end
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
veil of darkness; curtain of night
secret information; intelligence
one's home; hometown; native place; birthplace
in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)
unfavorable conditions; unfavourable conditions
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
one's own army; one's own team
to play for time; to use delaying tactics
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer