divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
deep-seated grudge; hatred
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
deep emotion; strong feelings
bringing; taking; carrying
convenience; user-friendliness
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
one or two; a few; small number
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
fork; junction; diverging point; turning point (e.g. in one's life); crossroads
front entrance; front door
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to steal a glance (at); to look furtively (at); to take a peek (at)
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
in its entirety; whole; wholly
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
impossible to do (although wants to)
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
since when; from when; how long
ineptitude and inaction; being incapable of devising any appropriate measures to cope with the situation
powerful person; influential person