legendary beast; magical beast
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
true character; true heart; true spirit
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to detain; to take into custody
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
straying; wandering (off course)
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
end; close; finish; termination
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
to delineate; to draw; to express; to imagine
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
ruining a country; ruined country
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
nothing but; none other than
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily