acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
here and there; everywhere
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to escape death; to be saved from death
in the hospital; hospitalized
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
doctor's office; doctor's surgery; clinic
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
to hardly recognise; to mistake for something or somebody else
close; intimate; on good terms
evil spirit (that can possess people)
ironist; sarcastic person; sharp tongue; satirist
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with
guess; speculation; supposition
almost every day; almost daily
clicking; clopping; clacking
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
to leave as is; to ignore
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
punishment by Buddha; divine retribution
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
just a minute; small quantity
still (continuing); as ever; further
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
huge rock; firmness; solidity
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
spring break; spring vacation