present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
queen; female monarch; queen consort; consort of a king; queen; princess
to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
right of succession; right to the throne
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
base; basis; bedrock; platform
vulnerability; weakness; fragility; vulnerability; security hole
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
assuming that ...; supposing that ...
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
future; possible; potential; prospective
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
in the same way as; just like
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
inside; interior; (within) one's mind; one's soul; one's heart
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
secondary; of secondary importance