to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
street stall; stand; booth
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
traveler; traveller; stranger
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
station; office; guardroom
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
calamity; misfortune; disaster
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
article for sale; goods for sale; main attraction; specialty; For Sale
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
separate; respective; different
back (side); back end; rear
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
(another's) daughter; young lady
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace; to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral