to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
postwar period; period after Second World War
southern part; the south (of a region)
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation; protoform reconstruction
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
politician (esp. one who works only for their own personal gain)
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
fourth day of the month; four days
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
civilized nation; civilised nation
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
waste of labor or energy; waste of labour; vain effort
practice; practising; experience
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
stubborn person; bonehead; bullethead; pig-headed person
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
fort; stronghold; fortification
commandant; commanding officer; general
abandoned mine; disused mine
fall; tumble; spill; degradation; comedown; demotion
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
ignorance; inexperience; unfamiliarity
hesitation; indecision; vacillation