to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
self-; from (a time or place)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
do-or-die resistance; resistance to the bitter end
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
immediately; right away; on the spot
military affairs; military service
ministry; department; province (of China); saving; conserving
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
bribe; sweetener; douceur
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
to say; to be pleased to say
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
everybody; every last one of them; all
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
distinctive; characteristic
carving; engraving; sculpture
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
princess; daughter of a nobleman
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
if so; in that case; in that situation
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group