to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
martial arts which involve fighting without weapons; combat sport; one-on-one fighting sport
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
birth; creation; formation
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
servant; manservant; menial
be (that) as it may; having said that
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to be erected; to be built
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
apartment building; apartment block; apartment house; apartment
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
wherein; therein; thereinto
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
door; gate; opening; title page
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
after that; afterwards; thereafter
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
electricity; (electric) light
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)