one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
present (brought by a visitor); gift
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
for example; for instance; e.g.
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
this world; this life; world of the living
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing