elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
such; this sort of; like this
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
region; limits; stage; level
to show up; to appear; to turn up
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
suspicion will raise bogies; once you suspect something, everything else will look suspicious; jumping at shadows
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
amount of material resources
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
chance (of success); odds
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
being open but having virtually no business
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to make a bold speech; to make a bold statement
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
totally willing; fully motivated
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally