piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
to carry out to completion; to carry through; to see (something) through; to complete; to accomplish
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
delivery; handing over; turning over; extradition
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
unjustified; unwarranted; unfounded; baseless; groundless
to yell; to rant; to rave
world-destroying conflagration
top of the head; crown of the head
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
inexperienced person; novice; greenhorn; green hand
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
loved one; lover; sweetheart
email; e-mail; electronic mail
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
(punishment by) striking with fists
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
user guide; how to operate; operation procedures
roasted sweet potato; baked sweet potato
to kick (hard); to send flying with a kick; to kick away; to reject flatly; to refuse outright; to turn down
health problem; health issue
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to step on (a nail); to run (a nail) through one's foot; to put one's foot through (the floor)
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
person who has been through a lot; worldly-wise person; one who has seen it all
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
center; centre; metropolis
confrontational attitude (stance, posture)
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
light meal; snack; refreshments
to provide (a person) with a bodyguard
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
broad (view, perspective, etc.); wide; large