substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
closely-guarded secret; top secret
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
military force; military strength
people; race; nation; ethnic group; ethnos
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
red-berried elder (Sambucus racemosa subsp. sieboldiana); Japanese elderberry
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
(not) merely; (not) simply
open; frank; liberal; open-minded
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
rational; reasonable; logical
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
note (letter) left behind; will
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
silence (not speaking); muteness
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
to dance; to perform dance steps
long ago; a long time ago; already
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
suggestion; hint; implication
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness