to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
old soldier; veteran; old hand
texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood); detail
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
scaling; climbing; ascending
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
to bring up under one's personal care
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
utterly (unknown; esp. of someone's whereabouts); completely; (no information) whatsoever; at all
be (that) as it may; having said that
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
selection; choice; picking out
to temper thoroughly; to train well
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
picked troops; elite soldiers; crack troops
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
real intention; true motive; true meaning
astringency; constriction; collecting (e.g. opinions); putting together; extraction (of taxes); convergence (of light); convergence
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
old age; old person; the old; the aged
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
as; because; with; due to
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)