no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
anything and everything; just about everything
beyond that point; after that
such a thing; something like that
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
to explain; to dispel doubts
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
to proceed though deadlocked; to be carried over (e.g. to next meeting); to go into a shootout (e.g. sport)
one's assessment of the situation
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
reaction; response; reaction
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to take someone's life; to kill someone
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
besides; in addition; also; moreover
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
prize money; monetary award; reward
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch