fault; weakness; flaw; crux (of a matter); difficult point; point of contention
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
moron; idiot; stupid person
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
frequency (of appearance)
to be too numerous; to be too much
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
going around; patrol; round; tour
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
scoundrel; rascal; villain
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
correctional facility (for juveniles); juvenile detention centre (center); reformatory
subordinate work; assistant; servant
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
correction (of fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus); African grey parrot
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
back street; back alley; slums
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
guaranteed; authentic; certified
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
information bureau; intelligence department
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to be opposite; to face each other