Vocabulary

patina; antique look

being too late; losing one's final chance

fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed)

end of the work day; close of business

subordination; dependency

heavy labor; heavy labour; hard work

old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe

result; effect; performance; success

reserve fund

meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet

Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon

enlistment

august visit; arrival

appointment (to an office); investiture; commission

annual tree ring; growth ring

horsemanship; equestrian art; (art of) riding

bomb blast; blast (from an explosion); shock wave

prohibition of sale; ban on sale

solder; pewter

opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion

folding fan

dye; dyestuff; coloring agent

concealment; hiding; ambush

trip by boat; sea trip; voyage; cruise

predecessor

elementary particle; particle

at the window; by the window; next to the window

total; sum total; total amount

notes; draft; manuscript

costume; dress; attire

bribery; corruption

taking a breather; relaxation; rest

shorthand; stenography

granddaughter

blind alley; cul-de-sac; dead end street

amanuensis; scribe

article; goods; product

speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); acting as spokesman (for); representing (the views, feelings, etc. of)

little person (in folklore and fantasy, e.g. fairy, elf, gnome); little people; dwarf

hand luggage; hand baggage; luggage / baggage