simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
cannibalism; biting (someone); man-eating (e.g. tiger); cannibalistic
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
episode; anecdote; vignette
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
to catch the eye; to attract attention
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
light brown; golden brown; tan
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
it was very good of you to come; glad to see you
agricultural country; agrarian nation
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
on the occasion of; at the time of
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
country; territory; domain; realm
agricultural land; farmland
vassal state; vassal nation; dependency
crops; agricultural produce
import; importation; introduction; afferent
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
gem; jewel; precious stone
to satisfy one's appetite
polite; courteous; hospitable