purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
travelling on foot; traveling on foot; travelling all over
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
rank (of troops); line; formation; array; procession
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
cavalry; mobility; maneuverability
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
tool; implement; means; furniture
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
gang of young toughs; hooligans; hoodlums; hoods; yobbos
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
at once; immediately; right now
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately
above all else; more than anything
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
ignorant of the ways of the world
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
leader of a delegation (body, party)
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to wear a sword at one's side
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to stop talking; to be silent
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)