offense and defense; offence and defence
to unfold; to unroll; to open
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
to play around (of a cat, dog, etc.); to frisk; to gambol; to frolic
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
general public; the masses
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to step forward; to take a step forward
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
simple; easy; simplistic; inexpensive; cheap
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
dozens; scores of; decades
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
customer traffic; customers; custom
well-known only to those in the know; well-known but to the few; well-known to a connoisseur
to breathe while sleeping
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
unsafe; insecure; careless; dangerous; incautious; imprudent
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
last night; yesterday evening
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
studying abroad; travelling to study; traveling to study
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
(wandering) minstrel; troubadour
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance