one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
world situation; world affairs
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
to play a leading role; to play a central part
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
military personnel; soldier
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
beginning; outset; first; onset
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
older brother; elder brother
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
aptitude; aptness; suitability
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to unfold; to unroll; to open
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
and so; therefore; for that reason