(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
closeted maiden; carefully-raised girl from a well-to-do family
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
(with) only the clothes one happens to wear
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
to apply for a job; to apply for work
to subsist; to keep on living
government service; entering government service; (of a ronin) finding a new lord or master to serve
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
several people; a few people
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
duty; function; office; mission; task
leader of a delegation (body, party)
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
something; some kind of; for some reason
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
man; male; masculine gender