to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life
solely; entirely; only; or
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
augury; fortune-telling; divination
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
pennant on a boat showing wind direction; weather vane; round roof tile (for gables); remiges; flight feathers
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
horsemanship; equestrian art; (art of) riding
(death from) starvation; starving to death
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
prospects of victory; chances of success
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
double-edged; double-edged blade
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
spine; backbone; spinal column
end of life; death; annihilation
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
liquor-soaked; continuous drinking; daily drinking; binge drinking
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn