in one's own way or style
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
invitation; introduction; temptation
to be full of pride; to be boastful
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
but; however; provided that
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
national border; provincial border
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
never ceasing; never ending; endless
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
group; bunch; crowd; group
merger; joining into one; amalgamation; melding; merging; annexation
first generation; founder
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
historical context; historical background
military force; military strength
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
explosive increase (in number of pests); (severe) outbreak or upsurge of pests
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset