to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
outer space; void of space
ingenuity; resourcefulness
praise; extolment; extollment
complication; intricacy; involution; to become complicated; to get entangled
to keep away; to keep at a distance
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
rumbling; (ringing) cadence
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
point of ignition; flash point
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
inspection; examination; checking
unprecedented; unheard-of; record-breaking
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
large-scale maneuvers; large-scale manoeuvres; war games
stinginess; miserliness; parsimony
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
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
main or important road; influential or important position; the authorities
area under direct control (of the shogun)
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
path of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
integrity; consistency; conformity; compliance
to lean (something) against; to set against; to prop up against