stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
(Internet) troll; disturber; raising havoc; laying waste; robbery; holdup
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
perfunctory; cursory; passing; chance (e.g. customer); transient; stray
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
direct; frank; straightforward; decisive; prompt
another or separate order
rather; sooner; preferably
return (to); revolution; recurrence; regression
commemorative plaque (usu. on a stone); stone monument (bearing an inscription)
stronghold; fortress; strategic position; key position
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
Everyone is safe (all right)
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
to chirp (of a swarm of insects); to sing; to gather; to swarm
to fight to the bitter end
to join forces; to cooperate
hiding one's embarrassment
pressingly; demandingly; hey! hey!; oi!
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
giving someone a ride on one's shoulders; shoulder wheel (judo)
warrior; soldier; courageous person; strong person
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement