bridal night; first night; first watch of the night
ignorant of the ways of the world
answering one's own question; wondering to oneself; soliloquizing; soliloquising
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
sluggishly; slowly; ploddingly; stolidly (standing); impassively
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
travelling incognito (of a person of high rank); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
gem; jewel; precious stone
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
big man; large man; tall man; giant
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
to satisfy the requirements
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
to watch intently; to stare
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
unsophisticated; ruggedly honest; artless; unaffected; simple; naive
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
to set on end (hair, fur, etc.); to make stand on end; to bristle; to ruffle (up); to raise (one's eyebrows)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly