if one is unlucky; if one is careless
mobilization; mobilisation
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to begin talking; to open up
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
the other day; some time ago; recently
leadership; initiative; spearhead
older brother and older sister
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
heir; inheritor; successor
right of succession; right to the throne
king's younger brother; royal brother
dependents; family members that one has to support; encumbrances; things that tie one down
to nip (something) in the bud
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
not hard to ... (in certain circumstances, it would be possible)
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
clay-like; clayey; argillaceous
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
to refuse; to reject; to deny
to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself