journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
character (in a play, novel, film, etc.); dramatis personae
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
chapter one; first chapter
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
temple; shrine; sanctuary
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
to sense; to infer; to gather; to pick up on; to get wind of; to perceive
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
accumulation; accumulate; store
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
decrease; reduction; fall; depreciation; mitigation
vacuum; absolute void; complete vacuity
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
technique; art; skill; move
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
at; in; at; when; by; with
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom