to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
silence; stillness; quietness
time; hour; period; class
loveable; very likeable; like very much
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
March; third month of the lunar calendar
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
late winter; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
established practice; custom
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
standing; reserve; always having ready
low-ranking soldier; graduation; moving on (from); outgrowing (something); low-ranking samurai (1870-1872); death (of a noble, etc.)
to take command; to give direction
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
aggression; invasion; raid
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
very resourcefully using tactics adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing it by ear; acting according to circumstances
great commander; famous commander
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence