long (time that has passed); old (story)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
originally; by nature; from the start
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants); townspeople; townsfolk; tradespeople
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
to make one's rounds; to patrol
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
English book; book written in English
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
old evils; long-standing abuses; old-fashioned ways; old-fashioned; outdated; outmoded
national character; regional character
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
(short-term) leave allowed a servant
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
sun shower; sudden rain from a blue sky
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
wicket gate; wooden door; entrance to an entertainment venue (i.e. sumo arena, etc.)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy