to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
distinguished war service; merit of war
settlement; solution; resolution
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
commander; commanding officer; CO
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
decoration; ornament; trimmings
mishmash; miscellany; medley; jumble; mixture; odds and ends
children; sons; (lit.) children and younger brothers; young people
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
private affairs; personal matter
tension; mental strain; nervousness
debut match; debut fight; debut race
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
evening; night; nighttime
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
camping; campground; making camp
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
armor and helmet (armour)
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
material; substance; matter
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability