to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
plot; conspiracy; conference
self-defense; self-defence
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
moment by moment; hour by hour
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
promotion; raising of status
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
celebratory drink; celebratory spirits; holiday cheer
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
daytime; during the day; Japan and China
interval; break; pause; spare moment
middle of the night; dead of night
besides; moreover; in addition
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
entreaty; appeal; petition
employment (long term); hire
serious crime; grave crime
illegal; illicit; unlawful
slow to act; slow in starting work
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
victim; injured party; sufferer
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
to drink oneself dead drunk; to drink oneself unconscious
to yearn for; to be in love with