shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
wearing sandals; informal; casual
familiarity with the land; (having) knowledge about a place
complete; whole; perfect; safe
to approach; to draw near
seeing (with the naked eye); observation; visual inspection
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
tag (children's game); tig
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
town; city; municipal; urban
residence; mansion; estate; dwelling
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
minority group (party); minority
to be conspicuous; to stand out
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
witnessing; observing; sighting
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
to spread; to be propagated
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods