complete stranger; total stranger
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
son of a bitch; piece of shit
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
(Chinese) merchant caravan
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
to favor; to favour; to show favor to; to show favour to; to be partial to; to be a regular customer of
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
with energy; vigorously; cheerfully; assertively; lustily
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
to come to bloodshed; to see bloodshed
to glare at each other; to confront each other
(one's) peers; people around one
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
stupid brat; son of a bitch
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
handrail; railing; banister
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
boobs; boobies; breasts; breast milk
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join