early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
invitation; introduction; temptation
since; henceforth; ever since
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
two times; twice; two degrees
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
to expose (a secret); to disclose; to take apart; to take to pieces; to kill; to do away with
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
to live together; to be close friends; (lit.) to eat out of the same pot
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
end; close; finish; termination
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
3rd day of the month; three days
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
intermediate student; intermediate learner; intermediate practitioner
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
school trip; field trip; excursion; long walk; excursion (on foot)
adventurous spirit; sense of adventure
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
water of life; life-giving water; distilled liquor (brandy, whisky, etc.); spirits; (arch.) semen
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld