orpiment; gamboge; falsification; alteration
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
offense and defense; offence and defence
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
one's possessions; ownership
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
savage; barbarian; aboriginal
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
flabbily; softly; limply; easily (bend); effortlessly; flexibly
This isn't over; I will get my revenge
time to pay the piper; (lit.) time to pay the land tax (in kind)
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
great evil; scum of the earth; monster; fiend
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore