front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
meaning; significance; sense
to have an eye on; to zero in on
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be scared; to be afraid; to tremble with fear
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
to recall; to remember; to recollect
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
to be worried; to be troubled
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
very interesting; of great interest
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
deep affection; dear; beloved
even though; despite; when
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on