to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
severe earthquake; violent tremor
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
domineering husband; hectoring husband; husband who rules the roost
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to arrest; to capture; to seize
life imprisonment; life sentence
being about to cry; the verge of tears
rule; reign; peaceful times
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
party; set; gang; company; person
rebel; traitor; insurgent
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
entreaty; supplication; petition
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
and then; and so; and; so then
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
deep affection; devotion; profound attachment
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
old clothes; secondhand clothing
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
one day; (on) a certain day
sudden; abrupt; unexpected