to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
general mobilization; full mobilization
outspoken; arguing (heatedly) what one believes in; insisting on something without restraint
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
man and horse; rider and horse; centaur
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to affect; to impact; to influence
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
this year; this fiscal year; this school year
to die; to lay down life's burden
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
to shout with exultation; to shout for joy
degree of familiarity; popularity; name recognition; notoriety
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
not just once; more than once; many times; again and again
having the memory of having done something oneself; familiar (to one); guilty (look, expression, etc.)
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
newcomer; initiate; rookie
vigour; vigor; virility; health; sturdiness
just one person; only one
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
with repeated sharp blows; whack after whack; strictly; harshly; vigorously; singlemindedly
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age; fully fledged; established; qualified
unkindness; unfriendliness
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to prune; to trim; to reap (a crop) and put into storage; to harvest; to prune (a manuscript); to cut down
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
presence; dignity; corpulence; obesity
setting up specially; special installation
requisition; commandeering; conscription