to take measures (against); to take steps
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
something; something or other; something something
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
to waste; to treat shabbily; to treat frivolously; to handle roughly; to treat without respect
money monger; money-happy person; person who is money-mad; money-grubber
to become bright; to become clear
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
to pull down; to lower; to reduce; to withdraw
forbidden move (sumo, shogi, go, etc.); prohibited move; foul
brotherly love; fraternal love; sibling affection
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
rear; rear unit guard; anchor (man)
fate (safety) of a person (persons) being unknown
fucking; screwing; having sex
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
nutjob; mental job; lunatic; mentally troubled person
to stay within bounds; to not take (something) to extremes; to not get carried away; to not go too far
visitor from afar; joy-bringing spirit from the divine realms
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
influenced by; in response to; in the wake of; triggered by; following
homosexuality; interest in same sex
to hold all the while; to talk about nothing but
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to pamper; to make a fuss of; to spoil; to fawn over