ruin; destruction; devastation; waste; decay
certain; definite; clear; credible
many-sided; multifarious; versatility
to enter; to go into; to meddle (in); to interfere (in); to go deeply (into an issue); to delve deeper (into)
postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence
high efficiency; high performance
a few years ago; some years back
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
hanging garden; hanging gardens
outline; summary; gist; in brief
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
outbreak of war; starting a war
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
without cause; without reason
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
disliking people similar to oneself
to decide the outcome (e.g. game); to be very different; to be sharply contrasted
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
quite absurd thing; something ridiculous that makes one laugh; extremely irritating thing
military shoes; combat boots
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
as soon as ... is completed; as soon as ... is done; as soon as one is able to ...; as soon as one has (free time)
to blow through; to blow across
several hundred; hundreds (of)
upper floor; upstairs; top of the stairs
several shots; several blows
four-handed performance (on the piano)
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to protrude
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
independent action; acting alone
same room; sharing a room; occupying the same room
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
within eyeshot; within sight; in view
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
to make a mistake; to blunder
shouting in a thunderous voice