dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
investigation (e.g. academically, of the unknown); close inquiry (enquiry)
to set (sun); to become dark
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to rest against the wall; to lean against a wall
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
in the morning; during the morning
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to have a narrow escape from death
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to stiffen; to become stiff
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
gag order; gag rule; gag law
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
very likely; very probable
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
urgent business; pressing need; imperative