nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
to stop talking; to be silent
expulsion; ousting; ejection; dismissal; banishment
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
biological child; one's own child
queen; female monarch; queen consort; consort of a king; queen; princess
(unfolded) thin sheet of paper; 200-character writing paper; paper money; note
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
comparison; something worthy of comparison
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
hand-to-hand combat; fighting at close quarters; close combat
kanji "strike" radical at right (radical 66)
prosperity; prospering; flourishing; best of luck; all the best; hurray
admiration; being impressed (by)
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to speak ill of; to disparage
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
next generation; future generation
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
existential threat; life-or-death crisis
ruining a country; ruined country
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
belligerence; fighting spirit
clear; precise; definite; distinct
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
chief vassal; senior statesman
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; bizarre; strange
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
salon; saloon; sarong; saron (musical instrument)
towering; astonishingly high