detached territory; enclave; exclave; scattered landholdings
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
solely; entirely; only; or
increased volume or quantity
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
stick; piece of wood; billet; piece of a broken pole
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
hotel expenses; expenses incurred during a stay
story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend
tall story; tall tale; cock-and-bull story
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
start; leaving; marching off
security police; special police; special; TV special; standard-playing (record); SP; shore patrol
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
to detain; to take into custody
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
to hold something reverently with both hands
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
commonly occurring thing; commonplace event; bread and butter item
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
horse riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse
automatic operation (machine); automatic driving (vehicle)