war; fighting; fierce competition
to be needed; to be wanted
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
to read the situation; to sense the mood
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
present (brought by a visitor); gift
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
(saying) with one voice; unanimously; in chorus; in unison; as one
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
drinking party; banquet; feast
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
dwarf (esp. in folklore or fantasy literature)
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
together; at the same time; same; identical
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
royal castle; imperial castle