secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
big frame; large figure; huge body
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
northeastern part; the northeast
escaping the summer heat; going somewhere cooler during the summer; summering
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
rowing; paddling (by hand)
to attack; to assault; to assail
river; stream; River; the ... river
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
departure; leaving; going away; recession
fee; charge; rate; material
on the sea; surface of the sea
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)