basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to employ; to hire; to charter
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
reason; cause; history; origin
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
preparation; provision; guarding
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
hand luggage; hand baggage
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
government office building
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
imprudence; oversight; omission; mistake
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
war funds; war chest; funds (for activities); campaign funds
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
front; frontage; facade; main
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
naturally; of course; understandably
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
offering a full report to a superior
song with lyrics about resentment and a sorrowful tune; resentful complaint
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly