to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to stand high in one's superior's favor and trust
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
arbitration; intercession; mediation
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
field battle; field operations; open battle; battlefield; battlefront
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
roost; nest; pad; crib; one's home
defense; defence; defensive preparations
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
massing (of troops); gathering
to encamp; to take up a position
to be muddy; to be slushy
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
to encamp; to take up positions
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
interruption; interference; butting in
falling down one after another (like dominoes); toppling shogi pieces (lined up in a row)
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)