military gains; war results; fruit of battle
all bark and no bite; unable to live up to one's claims
to beat a hasty retreat; to turn tail and run away; to take to one's heels
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
long face; looking dejected
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
heaven and earth; top and bottom
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
retirement (from an official position)
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
the same night; that night
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
dealing with; coping with
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
military physician or surgeon
to accompany; to follow; to assemble (necessary items); to prepare
put heads together and confer; convene and discuss; go into a huddle (over)
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
(waiting) impatiently; (spending) many a weary day; each moment seeming like an eternity
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
to close in on (30 years of age, etc.); to approach; to get close to