broad bean (Vicia faba); horse bean; fava bean
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
wearing one's hair in braids
fish-based cooking; fish dish
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
Japanese Black (breed of cattle)
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
alert status; emergency alert
fort; stronghold; fortification
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
domestic and foreign; inside and outside the country
in spite of; regardless of
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
government; administration
financial world; business circles
valley (with a river running through it); gorge; ravine; canyon
lukewarm; tepid; (arch.) slow; (arch.) stupid
elementary particle; particle
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
chief; main; principal; important
to take advantage of (someone's) weakness
to beat down prices; to strike a hard bargain
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
intensive; concentrated; focused