major war; great war; world war
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
explanation; matter under discussion; contents; one's opinion
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
ancient times; prehistoric times
one more; another (one); (not) quite; (not) entirely; (not) enough
to shut in; to confine (in); to seal in; to contain; to suppress; to restrain
principle; theory; fundamental truth
through (e.g. an intermediary, a medium); via; over (e.g. a network); across; by way of; by means of
priority; preference; preferential right; right of way
winner; victor; conqueror
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
enjoyment (of freedom, beauty, etc.); reception (of a right, privilege, rank, etc.); having
mistress; kept woman; concubine
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
heavy blow; major blow; severe blow; serious damage
depending on the answer; hinging on the reply
posterity; future generations; future life
tens of thousands of years
loyal retainer; loyal subject
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to trample (down); to crush (by trampling); to ravage
to be shrouded in mist; to be enveloped in fog
lack; deficiency; vacancy; absence; non-attendance
comfortably; peacefully; freely; (growing) quickly
Sui dynasty (of China; 581-618)
reestablish; reset (a password)
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit