someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
society; the world; the times
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
black tinge; black colour; black color; (arch.) black part; (arch.) dark spot
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
to set one's teeth; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
passenger; rider; good rider
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
in succession; one after another
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
inborn; innate; inherent; a priori
favorite sword; cherished sword
to fulfill one's duty; to discharge one's duties
regularization; regularisation; getting up speed; proceeding at full tilt
liquor store; wine shop; bottle shop; sake dealer; liquor-store owner; brewer
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
to jump upon (a moving object)