wiles, intrigue, plot

Kyūjitai form of 悪目立ち

malicious knowledge

adjective

手甲鉤: (weaponry) a Japanese hand weapon or climbing tool, whereby metal hooks are strapped to the back of the forearm and hand

徴収: levy / 徴集: recruitment / 聴衆: audience, attendance

論集: a collection of essays or treatises

イリノイ州: Illinois, a state of the United States of America. Capital: Springfield. Largest city: Chicago.

吸収: suction, absorption / 旧習: (rare) old customs / 急襲: (rare) raid

九州: the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan