it's no joke; gimme a break!
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
self-control; self-restraint
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
deep, threatening voice; menacing tone
pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
combat power; fighting strength
armed forces; military; troops
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
street fighting; urban warfare
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)