to the last; persistency; thoroughness
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
discovery; detection; finding
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
the place for; the time for; the level of
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
construction; architecture (of buildings)
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
elegance; grace; refinement; good taste
example; illustration; precedent
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
here and there; everywhere
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
living person; the living
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
that field; the authorities (esp. the police)
polite; courteous; hospitable
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
confidential; secret; classified