scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money); indicates that the action is directed towards the speaker; indicates that the object of an action arrives at or is received by the speaker
to be superstitious; to believe in omens
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
quietly; slowly; gracefully
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
prison guard; warder; jailer; gaoler
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
to bind; to fasten; to tie up
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
stage setting; scenery; stagehand; sceneshifter
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
government; government service; the bureaucracy; government post; government official
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
to go by the rules; to observe the regulations
sinner; evildoer; wrongdoer
seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
undeserved good luck; luck of the devil; dumb luck; bad luck
world; society; people; the public
to threaten; to terrify; to frighten
reforming (oneself); mending one's ways; turning over a new leaf
Buddhist teachings; Buddhist path; Buddhism; Buddhist temple
to be tonsured; to have one's head shaved; to become a monk
entering the priesthood; priest; monk; bonze