joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
snake; serpent; large snake
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
domestic discord; internal discord; internal strife; internal struggle; infighting
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
late summer heat; lingering summer heat
nuisance to other people; inconvenience to others
petty underling; small fry
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
as always; the same as it always is
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
to encourage someone to expect something; to raise someone's hopes
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
slaying 100 enemies with one's sword; bedding 100 people; having sex with countless people
to make a vow; to take an oath
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
to do someone in; to bump someone off
unbeatable; unbeaten; invincible
literally; to the letter; literal
consecutive victories; series of victories
to pile up and up; to pile up more and more; to mount (e.g. debts, concerns)
prize money; monetary award; reward
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts