situation report; status report; progress report
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
the public; general public
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
tear; rip; rent; slit; crack; chasm
gorge; ravine; canyon; glen
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to harbor suspicion; to harbour suspicion
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
text; provisions (act, treaty)
coffee time; tea time; coffee break
(at a rate of) once a month; 10 percent monthly interest
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
southeastern part; the southeast
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
to attack and overthrow; to utterly destroy
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
trickery; wiles; finesse; Machiavellism
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
solely; entirely; only; or
increased volume or quantity
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
stick; piece of wood; billet; piece of a broken pole
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation