island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
nursing; nurse; attending; attendant; entertainer
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
wheat straw; barley straw
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
this occasion; at this time; now
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
image; figure; figure; form; image
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)