to originate (with); to start (with); to stem (from)
to be free; to be available
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
first meeting; first interview with
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
the heavens; the skies; heaven; deva realm; ascending to heaven; death
beloved concubine; favourite concubine (e.g. of the shogun)
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
annoyance; irritation; vexation; abdominal spasms; convulsions; cramps
tolerance; broad-mindedness
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
projecting part (of a headland, etc.); moment of departure; (on the) point of going out; outset; start
small (token of one's gratitude, etc.); little (something by way of thanks); mere (trifle)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
cool; indifferent; nonchalant; calm
(within a) territory; domains
(act of) building (temple, monument, etc.); erection
secret meeting; clandestine meeting
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
peace conference; peace negotiations
great admiration; deep respect
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
draft (for a speech, bill, etc.)
to glance at; to look at; to scan; to run one's eyes over
one life; one's life; one order; one command
commanding; awe-inspiring
contents of a document (esp. of a letter)
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
one's physical safety; personal security
military movements; military actions; military operations; military campaigns
clause; article; stipulations
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
start of a war; beginning of hostilities
progress; advance; improvement; development
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life