alone; by oneself; on one's own
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
to do someone in; to bump someone off
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
recompense; indemnity; atonement
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
all night long; all through the night
maintenance; conservatism; conservativeness; conservation
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
particularly; only; in the case of
explosion; rupture; break off
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
questions and answers; dialogue
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
invisibly; secretly; privately
for today; for the time being
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway