dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
-cide; killing; killer (of ...)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
mortal enemy; sworn enemy; nemesis
military forces; army; troops; number of soldiers
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
at that time; in those days
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
preparations for returning (home)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
every person; every mouth; every entrance
to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
just now; right now; at this moment
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
feudal lords; barons; princes
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent