prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
a short while ago; already
veil of darkness; curtain of night
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
suitable; satisfactory; desirable
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
together; at the same time; same; identical
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
back to back; discord; feud; opposite sides of the same coin
heavy equipment; heavily equipped; heavily armed; heavily armored
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
battle formation; disposition of troops
second in rank; second sign of the Chinese calendar
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar