legend; folklore; tradition
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
line of spears held at the ready
intercept; interception; counter-attack
since; henceforth; ever since
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
a long time (since the last time)
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
maniac; enthusiast; fan; mania; craze
body; physique; build; stature
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
rushing around; running wild
to writhe (in pain); to squirm; to wriggle
tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
to do (something) before (something or someone else); to be ahead of (others, the times, etc.)
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
extinction; extermination; eradication; stamping out; wiping out
Western person; Westerner
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver
living thing; living creature; animal; life
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
to become an adult woman; to come of age; to lose one's virginity (of a woman); to become sexually active
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
house built on sand; house of cards
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance