to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to change into; to be transformed; to be transfigured; to transform; to alter; to convert
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
ruler's orders; master's orders
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
snake; serpent; large snake
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
to order; to command; to appoint
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
in person; personally; directly
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
messenger of god; divine messenger
revelation; manifestation; appearance; expression (e.g. in molecular biology; protein expression or gene expression)
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
to wash away; to rinse off
surging sea; rough sea; large waves
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
etc.; et cetera; and so on
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
complete recovery of health
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
craftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
firm; strong; solid; stable
monolith; large slab of rock