derailment; digression; deviation
main question; real issue at hand
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
urgent; pressing; exigent
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
the aforementioned; the said; (man, incident, etc.) in question; the usual
high alert; a state of high alert; on alert
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
all present; all concerned; all of us
distant view; looking from a distance; good long distance vision; farsightedness
hostile nature; inimical character
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to strengthen; to fortify; to secure
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
someone who gets in the way without serving any useful purpose; fly in the ointment; buttinsky; third wheel
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
such ... as; or some such