to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
honorific/polite/humble prefix
both (people); the two of them
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
two persons; two people; pair; couple
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
secretary; councillor; councilor
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
how can (one) do something
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to be greedy; to be avaricious; to want badly; to desire intensely; to covet
being left in an awkward position; being put in a dilemma; being in a fix; losing face
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably