anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
leading; guiding; commanding
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
political measures; policy
kobold (evil spirit in German folklore); goblin
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
thanks to your assistance; thanks to your help; thanks to your support
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
physical condition; state of health
recuperation; medical treatment
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
one's own child; one's own children
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
to be moreish; to have a quality that encourages you to eat (drink) more of them after; to have lingering effects
to get tired out; to be exhausted
borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
long military service; having experienced many battles
soldier; combatant; warrior
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility