to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
to recall; to remember; to recollect
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
one's possessions; ownership
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
thorn apple; jimsonweed; Datura stramonium
sleeping powder; sleeping drug; narcotic; anaesthetic; anesthetic
to paint over heavily; to plaster up
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
tail (animal); tail end; tip
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
no!; no no!; no, not at all
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
judgement; judgment; carrying out a sentence (e.g. execution)
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
yearned for; longed for; missed
to keep away; to keep at a distance
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
foreign; abroad; overseas
first-rate; finest quality; the best
ancient city; former capital
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)