to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
to add (to); to add on; to append
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
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
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to act cocky; to put on airs; to be full of oneself
countryman; provincial; person from the country; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
to some extent; to a certain extent
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
severe; strict; tough; hard
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to jar; to creak; to grate
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
in a quarrel, both parties are to blame
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to launch a surprise attack
picking on somebody smaller than oneself; bullying the weak