busy; hurried; confused; flurried
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to raise one's voice; to shout
utterance; speaking; vocalization; leading a group of people (in cheering, singing, etc.)
carrying voice; well-projected voice
before the gate; in front of the gate
in turns; alternately; in order
to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
some people; a few people; several people
to climb; to clamber (over, up); to scramble (up); to scale; to claw one's way up
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
to provide; to arrange; to install
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
to eat up and spoil (e.g. crops); to eat away; to eat a bit of everything; to encroach upon; to take over
preparation; provision; guarding
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
perfect; just right; ideal
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
down to earth; reasonable
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
to be too numerous; to be too much
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
along the road; at the side of the road
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)