spreading around (news, rumor, etc.); making widely known; making public; publicizing; proclaiming
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope
shortage; scarcity; dearth; famine
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
glutinous rice steamed with red beans or some other ingredient; (arch.) trickery; (arch.) deception
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to have a reason; to have an excuse
command; commander; commandant
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
fortress; stronghold; citadel
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
interested person; volunteer; supporter
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
to get one's head around; to think about
easy-peasy; easy; simple; pleasant; comfortable; comfy
without cause; without reason
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
thundering; roaring; rumbling; booming
to keep secret; to conceal
you can't control what people say; you can't stop rumours (rumors)
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
prostrating oneself (in submission, respect, etc.)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
restlessly; in continuous motion
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
to shift something to; to move something into; to transfer; to transpose; to exchange; to displace
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to get goosebumps; to have gooseflesh
evil spirit; demon; devil
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly
to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
foxes and tanuki; sly fellow; deceiver
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard