destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
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inspector general; commissioner
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
personal; individual; private
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
underworld; underside of society
to conceal (oneself); to hide; to abscond; to deceive; to dissemble; to fool
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
receipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receiving
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
our country; our land; one's own country
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
image; figure; figure; form; image
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
avenue; boulevard; tree-lined street
clear; translucent; brilliant; sweetly ringing (as the tinklings of jade)
contemplation; meditation
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
to hide; to keep to oneself
to walk away; to saunter off