had better ...; had better not ...
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
together; at the same time; same; identical
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
please (give me); please (do for me)
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
don't you think?; indicates question
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard