(fig.) rat in a trap; (fig.) trapped rat; (lit.) rat in a bag
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
greatness is comparative; there is always someone better than you
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to cross (each other); to pass (each other); to miss (meeting) each other; to pass each other by; to have a misunderstanding; to go awry
dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign
to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation