to defend oneself; to protect oneself
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
survival; survivor; relic
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
incident; affair; happening; event
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
intelligence gathering; information gathering
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
wherein; therein; thereinto
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
to collect; to assemble; to gather
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
registration; accession; register; entry; record
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
extermination; annihilation
to approach; to draw near
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
breath; breathing; tone; mood
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)