as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
dukedom; duchy; principality
the Big Three (countries)
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb
to scale (mountain, flight of stairs, etc.)
to get out of bed; to show a leg
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
gods and Buddha; Shinto and Buddhism
training (for a skill, job, sport, etc.); practice; working out; workout; (strength, weight) training
framework (of a building); foundation; mainstay; support; supporter
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
to straighten up; to sit upright
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising
finely chiseled (features)
to study; to complete (a course); to order (one's life); to repair (a fault one has committed)
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
militant (faction, group, person, etc.); hardliner who favors force over compromise; hawk
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
oversight; omission; something overlooked; thing left unnoticed
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
drunk; drunken person; drunkard
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
another name; nickname; alias; synonym
to slaughter; to massacre; to butcher; to defeat soundly; to overpower; to vanquish