aimlessly; by chance; accidentally; casually; suddenly; unexpectedly
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast
reproductive (procreative) power; fertility
hostile; adversarial; antagonistic
rapidly; quickly; briskly; booming (e.g. of a drum)
bygones; the past; past event
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
powerful family; powerful clan
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
why; how; for what reason
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to reign supreme; to assume the leadership (hegemony); to dominate
criticism; commentary; review
logistics; supply; communications
advanced; developed; seniority; senior; superior
world's first; first in the world
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
fall; tumble; spill; fall (in position, standing, etc.); downfall; descent
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting