ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
blood and iron; military might
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
to look around; to survey
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
present age; present day; contemporary; modern era; modern times; contemporary era
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
6th day of the month; six days
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
one's first campaign; one's first battle
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
furious (energy, battle, etc.); frenzied (work, activity, etc.); ferocious
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
enemy camp; enemy line; last 3 rows of the board
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
intelligent; wise; bright; brilliant; clear-sighted
fortitude; firmness of character; sturdiness; inner strength; hardihood
ever-victorious; many successful campaigns; invincibility
unbeatable; unbeaten; invincible
peerless; unequaled; unequalled
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
(wandering) minstrel; troubadour