of no use; useless; not fit for purpose
takeover (of a company, etc.); hijacking
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
pamphlet; brochure; leaflet
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
diligent; hardworking; healthy; well; faithful; honest
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
henchman; right-hand man; trusted confidant; inner circle
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
how much; how many; to what extent
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to fall ill; to be taken ill
medical examination; checkup; consultation
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
to challenge (a person) to a fight
to shoot dead; to shoot to death