to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
enemy movements; enemy's position
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
precarious situation; precarious state
serious condition; critical condition
salaried; with pay; vacation; (paid) holiday
trip abroad; overseas travel
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to dye; to colour; to color
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse
alone; unaided; away from home
don't talk nonsense; (lit.) sleep talk after you go to sleep
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
stairs; stairway; staircase
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
willpower; energy; vitality
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls