edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
(parasitic) host; landlord; innkeeper
killing with a bomb; killing in a bombing
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
distrust; unjust suspicion
killing an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; blood offering; killing violently; bloodbath; victimizing
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
freely; generously; liberally; ungrudgingly; unsparingly
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
complication; confusion; disorder
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
pending question; unresolved problem
the same as it was long ago; unchanged; traditional
proceedings (e.g. parliament, congress); business (of the day)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
outspoken; arguing (heatedly) what one believes in; insisting on something without restraint
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject
human kindness; human weakness
sticking out prominently (usu. something long and thin); rising up
ideal weather (for some action, event, etc.); perfect day
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
ordinary; common; mediocre
ceremony to celebrate the completion of a building; inauguration ceremony