but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
something like ...; something called ...
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
being already (well) aware
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
loveable; very likeable; like very much
training; drill; practice; discipline
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
secretary (government); director; chief
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
obligatory supply (of goods to the government, e.g. during wartime); delivery (to the government at a fixed price, e.g. of rice)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to speak; to say; to vocalize
thereupon; shortly thereafter
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
(someone else's) daughter
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
to beat to death; to kill
one more time; once more; once again
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking