autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
fire fighting; extinguishing a fire
invitation; introduction; temptation
witnessing; observing; sighting
intelligence gathering; information gathering
preparations for returning (home)
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
to be stormy; to be rough; to be rough (of skin); to be chapped; to be ruined; to fall into ruin
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
disappointed love; broken heart; unrequited love; being lovelorn
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
both; both sides; both parties
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
destruction by fire; losing in a fire; being burnt down
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
training; drill; practice; discipline
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
no, not like that (but like this)
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong
good looks; pretty woman; good-looking woman
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
political and business circles; political and business establishment; politics and industry
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct