(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
enormous; gargantuan; immense; ridiculously large
deep emotion; strong feelings
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
at any moment (now); at any minute; on the verge of (doing); just about to
horizon (related to land)
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
cluster of trees; grove; thicket
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
outside one's jurisdiction
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
to give directions; to issue instructions
(fig.) rat in a trap; (fig.) trapped rat; (lit.) rat in a bag
performance of one's official duties
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
excessive; too much; unreasonable
to hang one's hopes on; to expect from
sharp increase; sudden rise
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
cannot be helped; unavoidable
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
offering a full report to a superior