dominion; territory; possession
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
suggestion; hint; implication
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
knowing; (an) acquaintance
other side; opposite side; other party
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
slave labour; slave labor; compulsory service; forced labour; forced labor; exacted service
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
to memorize; to fix in memory; to master
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
not caring; not giving a damn
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
intelligence operative; spy
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
distant view; looking from a distance; good long distance vision; farsightedness