various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
police officer; policeman; policewoman
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
lineage; pedigree; family line
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
cleaner; janitor; (arch.) night soil gatherer
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
about this time; about now
scrap (metal); clipping (from a newspaper, magazine, etc.); cutting; scrapbook
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
smuggling; contraband trade
freighter (vessel); cargo ship
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
secret information; intelligence
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operation; moving picture
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace