(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
order of chivalry; chivalric order
stealthily; secretly; in secret
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to run away; to escape safely
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
remnants of a defeated army
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
death in battle; death on the battlefield
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
probability; likelihood; chances
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
sentiment; sentimentality
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
the other day; a few days ago
one's physical safety; personal security