via; through; by doing; by means of; using
had better ...; had better not ...
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
smuggling; contraband trade
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to hunt up; to locate; to inquire out
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
coward; namby-pamby; wimp; weak-kneed person; spineless person
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
patriot devoted to the salvation of his country
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
to work assiduously; to give one's all; to make the utmost effort; (lit.) to make (grind) one's body into dust
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end