opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
conspiracy; collusion; complicity
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
late at night; at a late hour
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
like this; this sort; this way
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
news; word; tidings; omen
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
door; gate; opening; title page
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
head; lead; vanguard; first
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over