to kidnap; to abduct; to force to go to (e.g. an event)
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
last week; the week before
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to talk to oneself; to mutter
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
state of (mental) confusion (agitation)
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
mean bastard; sneak; heel; despicable person
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
one's own handwriting; autograph
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
fine weather; fair weather
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)