base (military, expedition, etc.)
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
pistol; handgun; revolver
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
advisory level; warning level
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
cord; strap; thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
burr (e.g. chestnut); bur; cupule; case
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
common people; ordinary people; masses
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
starting to work in a shop; joining a shop as an employee; going inside a shop; opening up a shop (in a building, etc.)
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
chief; main; principal; important
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
shod feet; wearing shoes; muddy feet; dirty feet
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make