someone (something) not to be trifled with
finding fault (with); being picky
classification; categorization; sorting
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
place; room; margin; scope
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
concession; conciliation; compromise
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
to forget completely; to leave behind
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
cell; cell (in an organization, esp. a communist party)
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
100,000,000; one hundred million
exceedingly; extremely; very many; indeed
twilight; dusk; faint light
viewing as ...; seeing as ...; treating as ...; regarding as ...
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to rule; to govern; to administer
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate