narrowness; being cramped; being almost full
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
convenient; handy; useful
Siberia; cake made with layers of sweet bean paste and sponge cake
the whole world; all lands
coast; shore; inshore; coastal waters
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
price; cost; value; worth; value
the various countries of Europe and America; the West
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair
and then; and so; and; so then
strength; solidity; firmness; armour; armor
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
polish (jewels); cultivation
end of war; cessation of hostilities
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
argument; dispute; controversy
locking doors; lock and key; vital point
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
explosion; rupture; break off
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap