base (of a polygon); bottom (of the social scale); lower levels; base (e.g. of support); foundation
prison; jail; slammer; pen
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
head; brains; intelligence
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
chocolate bar; bar of chocolate
snappingly; with a snap; no more or less than; merely ...; exactly ...
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
tremblingly; having the chills (through fear, cold, anticipation, etc.)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
this world; this life; world of the living
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
control; management; supervision
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
aggressiveness; competitive spirit; fighting spirit
to smash (violently); to crush; to ruin (a plan, company, etc.); to wreck; to destroy
that day; the very same day
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
low intelligence; low IQ; feeble-mindedness; unintelligent person; person with a low IQ
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to steal; to shoplift; to play pachinko
understanding; comprehension
a little bit; a little while
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
several weeks; a few weeks
to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
to give directions; to issue instructions
king; monarch; ruler; champion
reigning (over a country); dominating; controlling; dictating
(political) power; authority; influence