stepping back; drawing back
you; (arch.) your residence
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
to set (sun); to become dark
one (of a pair); incomplete; imperfect; few; little; off-centre
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
treasure house; storage for valuable property
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
drawstring (e.g. on a bag)
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to face on; to look out on to
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen