elementary level; beginner level
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
to take away; to carry away
making off with (something); absconding; stolen; absconded (with)
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to claim victims; to cause casualties
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
costume; dress; attire; (arch.) interior decoration; (arch.) landscaping; (arch.) furnishing
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
eternal; unlimited; endless
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
both armies; both teams; both sides
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
to blow (a horn, etc.); to sound
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to gather strength; to take heart
various places; several sources
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
condition; situation; prospects
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
infancy; childhood; infant; child
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness