jewels and ornaments; jewelry; jewellery
having not the slightest idea
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
influence; clout; leverage
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
time around sunset; early evening
last flight; last bus; last train
navy (esp. the Japanese navy prior to the 1850s)
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
to stand aside; to step to the side; to move aside
another time; some other time
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to know (someone); to think; to believe
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction; kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
capital punishment; death penalty; maximum penalty; ultimate punishment
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
a moment; a minute; an instant; stubborn; obstinate
postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence
one's physical safety; personal security
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
blinding someone's eyes (to make an escape); smoke screen; distraction; magic (trick); sleight of hand
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
failure (e.g. of a bill, motion); falling through; rejection; miscarriage