remaining unchanged (from the old state of things); none the better for the change (if at all)
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
moment's leisure; free minute
to burn with combativeness
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
powerful person; influential person
to thrust before; to thrust at
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
slow; gradual; steady; calm; composed; relaxed
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
small; fine; minute; stingy; cheap
state; condition; circumstances; sight; spectacle
member of an entourage or retinue or party; attendant
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
deep emotion; strong feelings
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
turn of fortune; twist of fate
strongest (candidate); likeliest (winner); top (suspect)
outside a car (train, bus, etc.)
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
the real criminal; true culprit
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
false charge; false accusation; misrepresentation
otherwise; or else; if not
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
succession struggle; succession race
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
vengeance; revenge; retaliation