rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
scale; scope; plan; structure
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
under the control (of); under the dominion (of)
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
finger flick to the forehead
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
in its entirety; whole; wholly
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
to be helpful; to be useful
for today; for the time being
rise of the curtain; opening of a play; beginning (e.g. of an era); start; opening (of a tournament, festival, etc.)
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
opening; start; opening credits; title sequence; theme song (played during the opening credits of a TV show, etc.)
computer graphics; CG; computer-generated imagery; CGI
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
long-awaited; much-awaited
young female TV announcer (who also frequently functions as a television talent doing on-location fluff pieces for variety shows)
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
next generation; future generation
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)