as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
considerably; greatly; a lot
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
half-wit; fool; simpleton
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
breaking up (e.g. meeting); dispersing (e.g. crowd); dissolving (company, organization, etc.); liquidating; dissolving (diet, parliament, etc.)
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish