unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
madness; insanity; irregularity; deviation; fanaticism; fanatic
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
(divine) revelation; divine oracle
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
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.)
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
as stated; verbatim; literally
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
information bureau; intelligence department
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
something; some kind of; for some reason
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
way of speaking; intimation
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
to explain away; to talk one's way out of; to excuse oneself; to evade
and yet; though; when; in spite of
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
such; like that; that sort of
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
throwaway; disposable; single-use
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
perfect; complete; flawless