to deduct; to take away; to make allowances (for something); to bear (something) in mind; to ebb and flow
to take measures (against); to take steps
large number (of); many; majority
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
excursion; round trip; seasonal migration (of fish, etc.)
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
there is nothing; having nothing
judgment (of a crime); conviction; condemnation; beheading; decapitation
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
subject; national; citizen
duty; obligation; responsibility
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
departure (from a base); takeoff; launch; starting (to move; of a car); start; moving off
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
worldwide; common to the whole world; universal
to indicate; to show; to point to
open; spacious; extensive
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
aroma candle; aromatic candle
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
sexual desire; sex drive; lust