luckily; blessedly; fortunately
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
slave trade; white-slave trade; human trafficking
position; location; base; point; site
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
every place; various places
ostensible (surface) reason
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
smuggling; bootlegging; illicit trade
transit point; transit airport; connection airport
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
what sort of; what kind of; what way
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
feelings; thoughts; meaning