sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
comparatively; relatively
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
training; drill; practice; discipline
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
fifth day of the month; five days
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
older brother; elder brother
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
ingenuity; resourcefulness
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
military forces; hosts; troops
to fight against; to oppose; to face
southern part; the south (of a region)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
at a young age; while still young
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to be led by; to be headed by
many; numerous; various; large number of
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to rank next to; to come after
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group