getting psyched
gathering en masse
koto playing in harmony; lovebirds
a harmonious marriage
gathering together
barbaric foreign tribes
doubling over in pain
catch and release
few; small in number
placing the crowning touch
diligence; dedication
a perfect balance of intelligence and virtue
silver shavings; silver chloride
Money trumps brotherly love
first blood; the opening salvo
Forbidden fruit
modest; discreet