unexpected; unforeseen; strange
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
shoal; shallows; sand bar; ford
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
that; the matter in question
usually; under usual circumstances
travelling on foot; traveling on foot; travelling all over
many; a lot; much; multitude
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
for example; for instance; e.g.
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
dropping (something) headfirst down a precipice; downhill rush; plunging down a precipice
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
to be helpful; to be useful
true character; true heart; true spirit
use; utility; effect; benefit
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
at that time; in those days
8000; eight thousand; many
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
protracted war; war of attrition
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
position; location; base; point; site
to be doing; to be in the process of doing