in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
but; however; provided that
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to attack; to assault; to assail
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
-less; lacking; non-existing
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
that matter; those matters
plain; plateau; tableland
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
way; method; means; resource; course
news; word; tidings; omen
cut; clip; shear; reap; trim; prune
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
warrior; soldier; courageous person; strong person