between the devil and the deep sea; out of the frying pan into the fire
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
war situation; progress of a battle
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
(some) more; even more; longer; further
impossible proposition; unreasonable proposal; tall order
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed
such; this sort of; like this
to gain a victory; to win
disturbance; perturbation; derangement
particularly; only; in the case of
(humble) man; coarse man; rustic
bravery; courage; heroism
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to attempt; to test; to try out
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
next; secondly; subsequently
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
purple lightning; flash; swordflash
this (very thing); this precisely
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
favorite sword; cherished sword