to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
personal; individual; private
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
three countries; Three Kingdoms (in China, 220 CE-280 CE); Three Kingdoms (in Korea, 57 BCE-668 CE); (arch.) Japan, China and India; (arch.) Japan, Korea and China
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
hard-liners; diehards; hawks
to lose heart; to lose motivation
sword skills; swordsmanship
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
world; society; people; the public
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
alone; unaided; away from home
to come to an end; to lower the curtain
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
fruit store; fruit dealer; fruit seller; fruiterer; fruiteress
blockage; blockade; blocking up; stoppage; obstruction; occlusion
concentrated fire; intense criticism
to sell off; to sell completely
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
to detain; to take into custody
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
handrail; railing; banister
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
honour; honor; glory; privilege