unfortunately; regrettably
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to recollect; to remember; to imagine; to guess; (arch.) to admire (e.g. beauty); (arch.) to praise
post horse; mounted courier; express messenger on horseback; fast horse; swift horse
death (of an emperor); demise
within the country; inside the county; domestic; home; internal
instability; insecurity; crankiness
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
border (between countries); national border
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to pay (fees, taxes, etc.)
patriarch; head of a family
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
armed might; military power; the sword; force
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
Sunday; nth day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air