suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
nature; property; disposition
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
wherein; therein; thereinto
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing
overpower; subdue; keep down
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
appearance; look; a 'seeming' that fortune-tellers relate to one's fortune; aspect; phase (e.g. solid, liquid and gaseous)
farmland; rice field or paddy
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to till; to plow; to plough; to cultivate
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
cultivating new land; clearing; reclamation
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
meritorious deed; services
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
brilliant; bright; glorious
whole neighborhood; whole neighbourhood; surrounding countries
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
small; tiny; (lit.) size of a palm
the country; countryside; rural districts; cultivated land; fields
loose articles (not packaged with other things); bulk items; individual items; coins; small change
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
while; even though; despite