while; even though; despite
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
place; position; location; position; standing; status
to gather; to collect; to assemble
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
to think deep down (that); to tell oneself (that); to secretly believe (that)
concealment; hiding; covering up; suppression
putting into operation; invocation
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
upper half of the body; upper body
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
(how) many times; (how) often
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
several years; a few years
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
oracle; revelation; divine message
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
victim (esp. someone killed); casualty
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
(being from the) same town (province, birthplace, etc.)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify