to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
door; gate; opening; title page
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to become thin; to fade; to grow pale
espionage network; intelligence network
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
members; member; constituent
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
and yet; though; when; in spite of
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
certainly; surely; definitely
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
good feeling; feeling good
overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
freely; frankly; without reserve
euphoric mood; exuberant mood
to head home; to leave for home
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone