even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
maid; helper; help; assistance
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
the same; the said; likewise
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
that is to say; so that means
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
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
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
tearjerker; sob story; maudlin tale
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
give-and-take; give and take
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
men; manservant; male attendants to an actor
all night; throughout the night