anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to kidnap (esp. by force or deception); to abduct; to snatch
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
heaven and earth; the universe; land; world; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
(staying) one night; overnight stay; overnight rental; per-night rental
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
(electric) torch; flashlight
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing; one's work
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
to head out (for); to head (to); to go (to); to leave (for)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
settlement; solution; resolution
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
middle of the night; dead of night
twelve o'clock; midnight; noon
to have guts; to be unwavering in one's resolution
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
jean jacket; denim jacket
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal