above; going steadily upward
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
stepwise; one step at a time
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
as (for); for; in the capacity of
direct control; direct supervision
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
right (to do something); authority; power
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
even more; still more; further
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous