very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
literally; to the letter; literal
declaration; statement; proclamation
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
declaration of war; proclamation of war
clear; translucent; brilliant; sweetly ringing (as the tinklings of jade)
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
other side; opposite side; other party
distress; wretched condition
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to watch what one says; to mind one's language
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit; to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; one's time (to act); one's chance
(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed
to burn with combativeness
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
one person; another name; nickname; alias
strict order; peremptory command
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
one act (of a play); scene; event
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
military movements; military actions; military operations; military campaigns
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
main point; essential point; important thing; necessity; need; requirement
notice; attention; observation
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation