preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
ordinary people; general public; public at large
sublime; noble; high-minded
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
policing (an area, etc.) by oneself; protecting by oneself; cautioning oneself; taking care; local government police; municipal police
region; limits; stage; level
reform; reformation; reorganization
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
minimum limit; the lowest degree (possible, allowable, etc.)
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
standing; reserve; always having ready
getting on board; sailor; seaman
extremely busy; (lit.) wanting even the help of a cat
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
this, that and the other; this and that
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast
to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering