to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
royal capital; imperial capital
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
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 talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
so; therefore; and; (and) then
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)