edge of town; outskirts of a village
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
special training; intensive training; crash course
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
elder sister; effeminate man
right behind; just behind; directly behind
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
to jump up; to leap up; to fly up (into the sky); to soar up; to jump ahead; to skip ahead
wicker basket; wickerwork basket
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
village headman; village mayor
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
self-discipline; self-improvement
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
reconciliation; making up (with); making peace (with); being friends again; patching up a quarrel
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
as much as one can take or carry away
to go together; to go in company (with); to go along (with)
whole area; surrounding area; all around; everywhere; all over the place
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
admiration; wonder; astonishment
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to blaze down on; to beat down on; to shine down upon