to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
manager; controller; chief treasurer; boss (of a gambling den)
individualism; egoism; selfishness
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
internal strife; infighting; internal conflict
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
plan; trick; plot; stratagem; scheme; trap
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
young and energetic; up-and-coming
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
every person; each one; everybody
laboratory animal; experimental animal
(not) merely; (not) simply
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
to take a breath; to take a short rest
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved