to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
tenth day of the month; ten days
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
we were all beginners once; never lose your humility; don't let success get to your head; don't forget where you came from
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; luxuriant (vegetation)
demanding; difficult; strict
regular customer; valued client
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
to fly apart; to tower over; to be out of the ordinary
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
diagonally; obliquely; slantingly; slantwise
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to kill; to defeat; to beat
since our last meeting; since we parted
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
understanding person; supporter
moment by moment; hour by hour
pent-up resentment; grudges and hard feelings
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
(looking) over the top of one's glasses; (looking) through a pair of glasses