torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
directionality; directivity
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
choices; alternatives; options
as (for); for; in the capacity of
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
different thing; another question; different case
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
conjurer; magician; illusionist
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
nightlife districts; drinking districts
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven