to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
wire mesh net; net made out of metal wire
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
all around; as far as the eye can see
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
don't worry about it; forget about it
ordinary person; average person; man in the street; everyman; (a) nobody
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
photographer; cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
factory; plant; mill; workshop
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
the reverse; other side; lining
appointed time; timetable; schedule
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
group; party; team; squad; section
mechanism; organization; organisation
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
sea of trees; broad expanse of dense woodland; abundant leafage
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
identification papers; ID
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
classified information; top secret
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
insolent fellow; rude fellow