the law of the jungle; the strong prey on the weak; the weak become the victim of the strong
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
(not saying anything) no matter what
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.); (ending) suddenly (of a call, communications, etc.); breaking out (of a pimple, swelling, etc.)
instant; moment; for an instant
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
lapse of memory; (something) slipping one's mind; forgetting for a moment something one knows well
environment; surroundings; circumstances
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
door; gate; opening; title page
no!; no no!; no, not at all
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to polish up; to shine up
detached; aloof; indifferent
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
small bag of snack food (cookies, potato chips, etc.)
air transport; air lift; airlift
Sachertorte (chocolate cake filled with apricot jam and topped with chocolate icing)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
without permission; without notice
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
high-quality goods; luxury item