recollection; reminiscence
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
war clouds; threat of war
neighboring villages; neighbouring villages; suburban districts
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle
grey wall covering material (gray)
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
inn; tavern; basket used by travellers to carry food and other supplies; basket used by travellers to carry horse fodder
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
(in the) style of a gate; gate-equipped (house, shop, etc.); kanji "gate" radical (radical 169)
travellers' inn; stage inn
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
principal street; main street; major road; thoroughfare
moderately wealthy person
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to be accustomed to traveling (travelling)
one's regular inn; one's usual hotel
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
refusing to see a visitor
relation; connection; affinity
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
late at night; small hours of the morning
corridor; hallway; passageway
stealthy steps; soft steps
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
history; pedigree; lineage
fine dress; dressing beautifully
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)