bulky; massive; thick; heavy
genuine article; real thing; real deal
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
magic sword; cursed sword
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
how dare ...; how could ...
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
sad to say; how sad; alas
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana); the big four (i.e. four leaders in a given field)
fiction; fabrication; concoction; fictitious; fictional; imaginary
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to pose as; to (successfully) impersonate; to pretend to be; to (completely) become; to (fully) turn into
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
to die; to lay down life's burden
show; exhibition; spectacle
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
is something that; is that which
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
dodgy dealings; monkey business
duty; function; office; mission; task
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
continuation; succession; series
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself