clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
this world; this life; world of the living
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
hearsay; rumor; rumour; report
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to be at a loss for words
another name; different name; synonym; alias; pseudonym; pen name
dwelling; house; home; den (of criminals, demons, etc.); nest
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to be too numerous; to be too much
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
free time; spare time; idle moment
extensive; vast range; wide scope
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
common sense; common knowledge; common understanding
several minutes; a few minutes
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
tidal hour; right time (to do something); opportunity; chance
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
village; human habitation; human settlement
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
possessed of a strong sense of duty
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
surely; certainly; no doubt; must
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to say goodbye; to bid farewell