dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
way of asking; way of listening; listener
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
danger; peril; hazard; risk
this is why; this means; it is the case that
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
just one person; only one
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
sum; surface-to-air missile; SAM
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
expression; look; countenance; face
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
treacherous; heinous; treasonous; atrocious
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
bikini armor (e.g. in anime, video games); skimpy armor
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
soldier; combatant; warrior