to take a risk

defensive preparations against military threats / preparations for natural disasters

fortify, prepare to defend against enemies or natural disasters

to engage in trade

to wish for; to hope for

brutal; ferocious

brutality; ferocity

a place overgrown with grass / one who is not associated with the government; a civilian, commoner

popularity

recklessly running around / (of a train, car, etc) runaway; moving out of control or as if out of control; reckless driving