to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am); north-northeast; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
black magic; black art; witchcraft; sorcery
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
obstruction of business; interference with business; interference with somebody's duties
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer
public expense; public funds; public money; public expenditure
opaque; obscure; opacity; obscurity; unclear; unpredictable
expenditure; disbursement; expenses
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
meow; miaow; cat; sexual intercourse; making out
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
gambling den; gambling house
moneylending; moneylender
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to exclude; to leave out (of conversations, etc.); to freeze out; to send to Coventry
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
large build; large pattern
to chase away; to drive away; to drive out
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
such ... as; or some such
love; attachment; tender emotions; falling in love
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily