in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
agreement; stipulation; contract
(being) empty-handed; lapse of manners of paying a visit without taking a gift
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
waste land; wilderness; moor; field; plain
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
(walking) stick; cane; wand
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
vibrancy; strength; one's prime (around age 30; esp. of a man); counter for cones or sticks of moxa burned on the skin (in moxibustion)
arms and cavalry; soldiers and (war) horses; troops; armed forces; war; battle
(on) horseback; riding a horse
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
pronunciation; production of sound
gun; firearm; small arms (e.g. rifle, pistol, etc)
random pounding (e.g. on a drum)
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
(running) abreast; side-by-side; in a row; neck and neck; (almost) equal
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
magic bullet; magic bullets
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
petty; small-minded; stingy; poor (performance, etc.); bad; unskilled
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
directions; instructions; orders; command