(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
internal strife; infighting; internal conflict
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
being startled; getting a shock
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to lead into; to draw into
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
polite; courteous; hospitable
however; having said that; but
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to meddle; to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass at; to flirt with; to make a move on
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to recollect; to remember; to reminisce; to imagine; to guess; to infer
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to be astonished; to be flabbergasted; to be startled; to be amazed
death (of a nobleman, Imperial family member, etc.); demise
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to know (a person); to think
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to dispatch (someone); to send; to make go fast (a car, horse, etc.); to drive; to move quickly (one's pen, eyes, etc.); to run (one's eyes over something)
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety