(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
way of reciting; way of telling a story
one's possessions; ownership
businessman; industrialist
archipelago; group of islands
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
president (of a society); chairman
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
excursion; round trip; seasonal migration (of fish, etc.)
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
air conditioning unit; AC unit; air conditioner
selection; choice; picking out
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
captain (Army, U.S. Marine Corps, USAF); lieutenant (Navy); flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
round-the-world trip; circumnavigation; globe-trotting
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
tipsy; pleasantly drunk; mellow; entranced; enchanted; captivated
(railway) buffer stop; bumper; bumping post
plastic sheet (usu. blue); vinyl sheet; tarpaulin
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
cat lover; ailurophile; love of cats
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
front kick (esp. martial arts)
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut