somewhere to go; place to go
more than anything; above all else
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
it's no joke; gimme a break!
sincerity; true heart; devotion
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to correct oneself; to restate
to crouch; to squat; to cower
ridge of earth between rice fields; ridge between grooves in threshold or lintel; footpath between rice fields; causeway
defensive perimeter; defence line; defense line; precaution; safeguard; safety measure
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
western edge (e.g. of city); west side
being on the ropes; losing ground
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
to tread down so as to harden (soil, snow, etc.)
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
unavoidably; inevitably; necessarily; reluctantly; against one's will
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
pushing and shoving; jostling; hustling
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
indiscriminately; giving no heed to
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
the socially vulnerable; the weak of society; socially disadvantaged people
reducing the number of mouths one needs to feed (esp. by giving up children for adoption, apprenticeship, etc.)
outlet (e.g. for water or gas); market (for something); outlet (e.g. for excess energy); vent (e.g. for emotions)
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
change of occupation; career change
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
(metaphor for) something unusually fast; (lit.) fleeing hare
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
to let out a cry; to break forth