something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
to be in luck's way; to get lucky
just past noon; afternoon
official announcement; proclamation
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
mechanism; mechanical parts; jack-in-the-box
Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
integrated circuit; IC; interchange
chip; microchip; chip (in poker, roulette, etc.); casino token; chip (shot); (wood) chip
counterfeit paper money; forged document
circulation (money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (air, water, etc.); ventilation; negotiable (e.g. shares); distributional
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
wax tree (Toxicodendron succedaneum); Japanese wax tree
accommodation facility (e.g. hotel); lodging facility; boarding house
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
(corporate) bankruptcy; insolvency; commercial failure; failed business
company president; manager; director
gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision
inspection; examination; check
lock; padlock; tablet; lozenge; pill
adversary; opposition; hostile forces
outside the country; abroad
present (brought by a visitor); gift
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)