Islamic State (of Iraq and the Levant); Daesh; IS; information separator; delimiter
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to be conceivable that; to be thinkable that
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
fraction; odd amount; leftover amount
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
dan rank (in martial arts, go, etc.); advanced rank; grade of black belt
degree of familiarity; popularity
direct connection; direct link
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
taking turns; relieving the guard
that is to say; so that means
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
Japanese Self-Defense Force official; Self-Defense Force official
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
Japanese wobbegong (Orectolobus japonicus, species of carpet shark); Japanese carpet shark; fringe shark
triangle; triangular shape
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
tall, lanky person; bean pole; tall and thin; tall and lanky
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift