the height of folly; sheer stupidity
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
elimination; erasure; clearing; elimination (of variables)
to pamper; to make a fuss of; to spoil; to fawn over
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
delusion; trick of the imagination
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
in one's hands; in one's control
jealousy; roasted rice cake
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
leader; authority; mainstay
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Sterculia lychnophora)
to need; to demand; to take; to require
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
night attack; nocturnal assault
way; method; means; (technical) specification
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
to judge; to decide; to sit in judgement; to try
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
material witness; suspect
to detain; to take into custody
to grumble; to make difficulties
will not do; do not; does not
to remain married for life
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying