to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
shutting oneself up in one's house; staying indoors; living in seclusion; house arrest (Edo-period punishment)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to worry (about); to be worried (about); to be troubled (by); to be pained (by); to be distressed (by)
offender; criminal; culprit
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
(arch.) to push aside; (arch.) to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; to push open
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
background (of a case, incident, etc.)
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
noisy; confused; uproarious
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
secret investigation; private enquiry; private inquiry; reconnaissance; scouting
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
the whole day; all the day
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
to take measures; to take steps
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to go mad; to go crazy; to go insane
pieces; scraps; disconnected
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling