to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
world's first; first in the world
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
witch hunt (persecution of people accused of witchcraft); witch hunt (persecution of people considered a danger to society)
iron hammer; crushing blow
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
three persons; three parties
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to resume breathing; to come around; to come back to life
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
republican form of government; republicanism
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to agree (to a proposal, request, etc.); to assent; to consent; to accept
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
worship (esp. Christian); (church) service
secret knowledge; interior of a temple
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
lightly and smoothly (of movements); swiftly; glidingly; (progressing) smoothly; (solving) easily
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
people; citizens; subjects; folk