to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
interferer; meddler; buttinsky
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; not knowing the true nature
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
to love one another; to be affectionate towards each other; to have sex; to make love
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
helpful person; person who likes looking after others; overly helpful person; annoyingly helpful person; manager; go-between
to manage something successfully; to be successful
decisive action; carrying out; resolute enforcement; execution
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
practical; realistic; pragmatic
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier; leading; overseeing; leader
mass communication; mass media
go on!; right!; here goes!
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier
archipelago; chain of islands
no need to guess; certainly
nuisance to other people; inconvenience to others
to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
hey; listen; look here; I say
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
supporting role (actor); minor role
reckless; rash; headlong; foolhardy; daredevil; daring
rash; reckless; headlong; foolhardy
(and) then; and; thereupon; in that case; then; so
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face