variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
blunder; slip; error; error
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to move forward; to move on
to apologize; to apologise
farewell party; send-off party; motivational rally
to result in death; to lead to death; to be linked with death
responsibility; duty; obligation
to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
death in battle; death on the battlefield
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
around the clock; day and night
gloomy; melancholy; pessimistic
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
herbal medicine prepared from dried earthworms
to save; to leave over; to spare
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
to die; (lit.) to become earth
lightning strike; thunderbolt; bolt of lightning; to strike (lightning); to be struck by lightning
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
burst of laughter; roar of laughter
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
in swarms; in clusters; tediously; slowly
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
invitation; bringing over; bringing about; giving rise to; causing
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to squeeze out; to wring out
sputtering; smoldering; repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.); pricking repeatedly; mutterings of discontent; faint sounds of complaint