friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
strategy meeting; council of war
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
flight; desertion; escape
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
greeting; a fine thing to say
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
adoration; admiration; devotion
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
acting ability; talent as a performer
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
opinion; intention; thought
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
like this; this sort; this way
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
mission; delegation; transmission
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
escaping from prison; jailbreak
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
totally willing; fully motivated