basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
hedge; fence; border; limit
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
so; like this; in this way
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
armed forces; military; troops
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
private funds; own funds; private property
wealth; riches; affluence; opulence
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
locational advantage; advantageous position
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)