such; this sort of; like this
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
skill; dexterity; master hand
special selection; finest pick; top pick
small number; few; minority
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
beforehand; in advance; previously
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
sleeping powder; sleeping drug; narcotic; anaesthetic; anesthetic
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
invisibly; secretly; privately
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
future (usually near); prospects
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
to serve; to work for; to attend
obedience; submission; resignation
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every