(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to take over; to hand over
sting operation; undercover investigation
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
arrest; apprehension; capture
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
to entrust; to send (a message, etc.)
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
(young) hoodlum; delinquent boy; small-time yakuza; brat; little shit
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
morning sickness; hyperemesis gravidarum
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
(not so) much; (not) very
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
finished product; finished goods; completed article
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
storehouse; warehouse; godown
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
while; even though; despite
polite; respectful; reverent