to need; to call for; to require
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
immediately; right away; on the spot
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
looking on; remaining a spectator
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
huge win; overwhelming victory
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurdity
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
dominion; territory; possession
to take back; to recapture
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded