to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
wild beast; wild animal; brute
prey (i.e. of a predator); kill; victim (of a crime, a hoax, etc.)
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
you could say that; that might be so
calm; composed; cool; quiet
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
thankless role; ungracious part
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
hateful; detestable; loathsome
to jump up; to leap up; to fly up (into the sky); to soar up; to jump ahead; to skip ahead
role; duty; position; part
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to beat; to batter; to pummel
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
something like ...; something called ...
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
to make (someone) angry; to anger; to offend; to square (one's shoulders); to raise (one's voice) in anger; to make (one's eyes) glare
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
being superstitious; superstitious person
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
undeserved good luck; luck of the devil; dumb luck; bad luck
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
feigned innocence; feigned gentleness; fake modesty; feigned ignorance; playing dumb
without; but if; otherwise; or else
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
northern part; the north (of a region)