to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
the aforementioned; the said; the usual; kudan; yōkai resembling a human-headed bovine, said to prophesize misfortune or bountiful harvest
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
outside world; physical world
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
disapproval; reluctance; unwillingness
shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
since; henceforth; ever since
railroad; railway; rail transport
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
fainting; losing consciousness; passing out; syncope
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
girl's feeling; maiden's mind
whole nation; whole land; whole country
laying (a railroad, pipes, naval mines, etc.); construction
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to receive a favorable reputation; to get good reviews; to meet with a favorable reception
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
one's (living) environment