transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to become complicated; to become intricate; to become tangled
corridor; hallway; passageway
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
one's way (ahead); one's path
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
to run about; to rush about
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
revolving lantern; ever-changing scene (e.g. life flashing before one's eyes)
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
labyrinth; maze; mystery; dungeon
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
heart-wrenchingly; with a thrill in one's heart
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life