to get one's head around; to think about
involuntarily; instinctively; without realizing; unconsciously
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
to go crazy; to lose one's mind
to be squashed by; to be pinned under
more than anything; above all else
(sound of one's) heartbeat
to suffer mentally; to be in emotional pain
calamity; disaster; misfortune
situation of one's own doing
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to squash; to crush; to flatten
lucky-dip bag; grab bag; mystery package (with a variety of articles possibly worth more than the purchase price)
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
group; bunch; crowd; group
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
three kinds; three varieties
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
with great vigour; in leaps and bounds; (lit.) with the force of surging waves
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
to shrivel (e.g. cut vegetables, skin); to wilt; to fade; to wither; to be wizened
stick; piece of wood; billet; piece of a broken pole
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
pressing; stamping; press (machine); the press; news media; military press (weight lifting)
good bye; I'm off; see you later
surging crowd; wave of humanity; stampede
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
front entrance; front door
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
to remain married for life
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified