so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
to throw away as useless; to scrap; to make null and void; to renege; to annul
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
straw doll; straw figure; straw effigy
all over; all over the place; everywhere
to drag around; to pull about; to lead around (by the nose)
pilot light; spark; live coals (for firelighting)
atmospheric current; air current; airflow
(raised) footpath between rice fields; ridge between rice fields
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
liquor store; wine shop; bottle shop; sake dealer; liquor-store owner; brewer
establishment; settlement
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
to this extent; to this degree; this much
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
direct; in person; frankness; night duty; shift (e.g. in a factory)
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
good-quality; superior in quality
descendant; posterity; offspring
wickedness; evil; wicked person
trial and tribulation; hardships; privations; difficulties
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard
incarnation; impersonation; personification; avatar
to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
high; noble; refined; advanced
to crowd; to flock; to swarm
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)