calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
difference; variation; difference
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
last night; yesterday evening
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
(degree of) seriousness; level of commitment
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
being left out; being ostracized
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to become attached; to begin to love
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
to order; to command; to appoint
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
to long (for); to yearn (for); to love ardently; to do eagerly; to do with restless anticipation
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
to await; to wait for; to expect
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
to become clear; to be made public