to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
daredevil; foolhardy warrior; hotspur
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to give one's life; to lay down one's life
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
to some extent; to a certain extent
influence; clout; leverage
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
vigor; vigour; ardor; ardour; high spirits
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
to originate (with); to start (with); to stem (from)
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
tirthika; non-Buddhist teachings; heterodoxy; unorthodoxy; demon; devil
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
brave warrior; hero; brave man
standing for; advocating; championing; professing (to be)
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor