remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
to rally; to make a comeback
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
to be completely weakened; to be utterly exhausted; to be worn out; to be completely at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be greatly annoyed (by)
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
disapproval; disagreement; no; the noes; not ...; dis-
to be worried; to be troubled
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
(one's) concern; having (something) to do with
to go mad; to go crazy; to go insane
appalling; awful; horrible; horrifying; ghastly
manners; behavior; behaviour
legal profession; judicial officer; lawyer; attorney
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to straighten; to bend into shape; to correct (faults, bad habits, etc.); to reform (bad character, conduct, etc.); to take aim at; to sight (with one eye closed)
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
internal discord; domestic discord
dissolution of a feudal clan by the shogunate and confiscation of its fief
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
centralized authoritarian rule; centralised authoritarian rule
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
leadership; initiative; spearhead
bait; decoy; lure; easy prey; easy victim; sucker
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
means; way; method; measure
remaining heat; remaining warmth; residual public excitement; commotion; lingering enthusiasm; lingering fervor
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
reputation; public opinion
utility; (actual) profit; actual benefit; material gain
Sankt Gallen (Switzerland)
political measures; policy
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement