research and development; R&D
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
news; word; tidings; omen
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
main force; chief object; mainline
complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins
great man; hero; master mind
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
commander-in-chief; supreme commander; captain (of a team)
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
mobilization; mobilisation
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
useless; vain; aimless; idle
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
to use and then throw away
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to pass on an order; to pass the word
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
four (long cylindrical things)
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
advantage; benefit; profit; interest