breakup of diplomatic relations; diplomatic break
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
dealing with; coping with
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
plump; chubby; voluptuous
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
large sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
to find an excuse; to rationalize; to find a pretext
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
to lay waste; to devastate; to invade; to break into; to troll (e.g. web forums); to spam
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
pouring one's energy into; focusing one's efforts on; concentrating on; committing oneself to
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
control; check; restraint; inhibition
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to run out (e.g. of the room)
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
to remove; to get rid of; to clear away; to tear down
right of succession; right to the throne
provincial city; provincial town; suburban city; regional towns and cities
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
attaching the familiar suffix "-chan" to someone's name
to slip into (a place) for the purposes of having sex (e.g. a lover's house, hotel, red light district); to shack up with; to shut oneself away at home (due to lack of money)
metal plate; metallic plate
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
drama; play; powerful drug
to brave a danger; to take a risk