to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
episode; side story; story within a story; aside; anecdote
Second World War (1939-1945); World War II; WWII; WW2
closing years (period, days); last stage; end stage; terminal (e.g. cancer, disease, etc.); final
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive
supreme ruler; generalissimo; president (of Taiwan); führer; fuehrer
in person; personally; directly
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
same score; deadlock; tie; draw
deciding match (in a competition for a cup (pennant))
stoppage time; injury time; added time; lost time; wasted time
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected