even though; despite; when
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
rope; cord; policeman's rope
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
row of houses; every house; each house; all; totally
professional killer; hit man
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to be flurried; to be confused; to lose one's head
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
sincere; honest; faithful
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
background (of a case, incident, etc.)
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
superior; superiors; senior
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
eating habits; diet; dietary pattern
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
cake or snack served with tea
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
stairs; stairway; staircase
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction