instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to control; to command; to get the better of
to keep a watchful eye on
scoundrel; rascal; villain
doing whatever one pleases
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
state capital; provincial capital; county town
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to claim victims; to leave casualties
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
urgent; pressing; exigent
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
mechanism; organization; organisation