(fig.) rat in a trap; (fig.) trapped rat; (lit.) rat in a bag
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
book; volume; this; present; main; head
main force; chief object; mainline
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
ability; capability; skill
stomach-ache; stomach pain; gastralgia
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
distinguished war service; merit of war
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
to throw on the fire; to burn
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
in succession; one after another
(enforced) confinement; internment; detention by legal force
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
demotion; relegation; reduction in rank; degradation; downward move
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
head; brains; intellect; understanding
accumulation; accumulate; store
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)