vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
upper half of the body; upper body
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
tower; tall building; turret; lookout; (arch.) brothel
to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
hit-and-run accident causing property damage
to torture to death; to toy with (someone) until dead; to inflict a slow and painful death
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
scratch; graze; scrape; minor damage
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
in the ground; in the earth; underground; subterranean
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
serious wound; serious injury
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
using all one's strength; using all one's might
gosu porcelain; asbolite; zaffer