where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir); smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
means; way; method; measure
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
shellfish; seashell; shell
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
of course; certainly; naturally
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say everything; to tell all
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
distilled liquor; spirits; hard liquor; cachaça (Brazilian liquor)
bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
parents and siblings; one's relatives
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
to force out corruption; to drive away misconduct; to clean up; (lit.) to drain out pus
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to kill; to beat to death
exploitation; overuse; abuse
everywhere; all over; throughout
busying oneself about (something); being on the move; bestirring oneself; on the go; taking an active interest
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
drafting; requisition; impressment; commandeering; expropriation
to be unable to endure; to be unable to stand (something); to lose patience
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
feudal lords; barons; princes
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)