bet; wager; stake; gamble
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
alternation of generations
(only) one option; one possible choice
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
body; group; party; company; troupe
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
the matter you have been talking about
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to move (house); to change residence
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
directly under; falling perpendicularly
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
to become spring-like; to show signs of spring
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
to sulk; to be peevish; to run away from home
First World War (1914-1918); World War I; WWI; WW1
favorite sword; cherished sword
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
third stage; three stages
counter for chairs or seats
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group