consequence; outcome; result; blame
preceding paragraph; first part
half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns (of print) (centre)
addition; annexation; appendage
minor offense; minor offence; misdemeanor; misdemeanour
to affix; to append; to entrust; to refer; to follow (the leader); to submit (a document, etc.)
lack of evidence; insufficient evidence
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
spreading; infesting; running rampant
to kill; to defeat; to beat
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
Fukushima (city, prefecture)
going to war; departure for the front; departure for military service (in response to a draft)
Boxer Rebellion (1889-1901); North China Incident
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
abandonment of the status quo; destroying the status quo; overthrowing the present situation
to weigh one thing against the other; to act in consideration of; to compare and take into consideration
rehabilitation; remaking one's life; rebirth; regeneration; coming back to life; revival
to devise a plan; to work out a plot
things being very eventful at home and abroad
combined (concerted) efforts; solidarity; joining forces (with)