to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
to wheedle a person into doing something; to carry a portable shrine
chief; main; principal; major
power; authority; influence
management; administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
imperial soldier; soldier in an imperial army
(political) administration; political power
near oneself; close to one; familiar
to take a turn for the better (of an illness, patient, etc.); to begin to improve; to begin to recover; to convalesce
interference; meddling; butting in
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
sphere; counter for balls
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
reconfirmation; double check
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
judgement; judgment; connoisseur
(your) judgment; discernment
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
hard (life); tough (world)
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to have a reason; to have an excuse
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
impression; strong belief; conviction
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
bargaining chip; bargaining tool