then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
memories; recollections; reminiscence
don't worry about it; forget about it
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
loyalty; allegiance; fidelity
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
anxiously; impatiently; worriedly; fretting; getting worked up
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off
to cause laughter; to extract a smile
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
to learn a lesson (usu. from an unpleasant experience); to be good for someone
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
(being) among close family or friends only; private (gathering of intimates)
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
sweet and sour; bittersweet (feeling)
besides; in addition; also; moreover
daytime; during the day; Japan and China; Japanese-Chinese; Sino-Japanese
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game