adherent; devotee; believer
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to squeeze; to bind; to wring; to screw in (e.g. a bulb)
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
oracle; revelation; divine message
hidden village (esp. hidden retreat for nobles or refuge for soldiers of a defeated army); isolated village; legendary land (deep in mountains or underground); Shangri-La
punishment; judgement; judgment; decapitation
they; those guys; those fellows
unforgivable; inexcusable; unpardonable
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
terrified; horrified; trembling with fear
to call together; to convene
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
to stay (at); to stop (at)
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
inscrutable stratagem; ingenious scheme
good news; glad tidings; gospel (teachings or revelations of Christ)
leaping over multiple steps in stairs (e.g. when in a hurry)
to be a background factor; to be an underlying reason
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
in one's hands; in one's control
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
meeting place; assembly hall
disregarding; taking no account of; ignoring; overlooking