to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
by all means; by all costs
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
in that manner; like that
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
declaration; proclamation; announcement
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
north wind; northerly wind
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.) (onto a surface)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
brief glimpse of a woman's underwear
cartoon-character costume
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
cooperation; collaboration
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to become misty; to become hazy