battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to attack; to assault; to assail
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
moderately; in moderation
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
tall figure; high stature
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
to order; to command; to appoint
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
honour; honor; glory; privilege
fluent (in a language); flowing
like this; this sort; this way
reason; cause; circumstances
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool