focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to say (something) over one's shoulder
colonnade; row of columns
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
how many years; how long; what year
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
head; chief; leader; the greatest (of all the ...)
welcoming honored guests (esp. from overseas)
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
slow; sluggish; dull; lax (regulation, handling, etc.); slack; sloppy
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
hokora; small wayside shrine
valley; ravine; gorge; canyon
other side; opposite side; other party
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
if so; in that case; in that situation
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)