robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
riskiness; (level of) danger
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
large amount of money; great cost
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
for example; for instance; e.g.
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
convenient; handy; useful
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
gem; jewel; precious stone
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
don't you think?; indicates question
furnishings; implements; equipment
blunder; miss; slip; oversight