to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to press a question; to cross-examine
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
class of demons; demonic race; family of demons
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
feeling sick (suddenly); feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry (suddenly); being offended; being disgusted
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
stirring up trouble in order to get credit for resolving it; profiting from solving problems created by oneself
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
unit; denomination; credit (in school); in units of (e.g. "in thousands"); in amounts of
belonging; ascription; attribution; reversion; return; restoration
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
(necessary) personnel; required person
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
beyond this point; from now on; after this
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
prejudice; bias; distorted view
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
ten thousand years; eternity; perennial; perpetual
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
to miss a meal; to lose the means to make one's livelihood
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
such; like that; in that way
goes before a verb to strengthen its meaning or to add emphasis
being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed