had better ...; had better not ...
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
to let out a cry; to shout
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to concern; to be related
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
delegation of authority (power); devolution; empowerment
function; facility; faculty; feature
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
putting into operation; invocation
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
rule; reign; government; governing
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
to be spattered by blood from one's victim; to suffer a reaction; to receive a backlash
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
defense; defence; protection
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...