in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
the lower classes; the common people
bad ending (in a film, novel, etc.); unhappy ending
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
loan; roan; lawn (i.e. short grass); lawn (type of cotton cloth)
rank-and-file member of staff; ordinary employee; low-grade employee
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
wife and children; (arch.) wife
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
savage; barbarian; aboriginal
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
at once; immediately; right now
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
two (long cylindrical things)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
bursting and scattering; popping and being dispersed
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)