to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
evil; sin; vice; mischief
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
all people; everybody; ten thousand people
any more; any further; any better; any longer
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
sword; blade; single stroke
corrupt monk; greedy monk; (arch.) liar
corrupt monk; greedy monk; (arch.) liar
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
as you are aware; as you know
rule; reign; government; governing
source of funds; resources; finances
territory; fiefdom; feudal domain
matter of life or death; life-and-death problem
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
giving the Emperor advice on affairs of state; assistance; counsel
excavation; exhumation; discovery (e.g. new talent)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
continuously; continually; without a break; next; then; after that
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade