military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
upward glance; upturned eyes
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
considerably; greatly; a lot
to talk; to chat; to chatter
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to pretend; to act (as if)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to squeeze out; to wring out
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
as stated; verbatim; literally
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
(power of) understanding; comprehensive faculty
wherein; therein; thereinto
general idea; concept; notion
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
cook; chef; cock; tap; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
cooking; food preparation
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
grease; animal fat; tallow