and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
certainly; surely; definitely
domestic discord; internal discord; internal strife; internal struggle; infighting
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
brave general; brave warrior; courageous general
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to rise; to erect; to get up
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
north and south; north to south; South Korea and North Korea
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to invite in; to show someone in
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating