fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
height (measured at the withers)
prevention measure; preventive measures
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
7 or 3 ratio; hair parted on one side
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
small grain; small stature or ability
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
deep-seated grudge; hatred
who cares?; see if I care; who knows?; how should I know?
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
sharply; harshly; stingingly
remaining heat; waste heat
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
coaxial mounting; multiple mounting
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
huge; enormous; great big
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
second lieutenant; sublieutenant; ensign
examiner; investigator; inquisitor; agent
young noblewoman; princess
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
dealt hand consisting of one 20-point card and six 1-point cards; outstanding; standing out above the rest