it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to enter one's ears (e.g. of water)
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
lighthouse; old-fashioned interior light fixture comprising a wooden pole with an oil-filled dish and a wick atop it
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
on the occasion of; at the time of
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
decoration; ornament; trimmings
carving; engraving; chiselled features
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
pause (in speech, writing, etc.); punctuation; break; end; (place to) stop
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly