suddenly; all of a sudden
that; the matter in question
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
surely; certainly; without doubt
to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
around the clock; day and night
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
jokingly; in the form of a joke
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
short pause; short interval
to mix; to stir; to blend
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
one by one; one each; one at a time
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
boy; son; baby boy; young man
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
considerably; greatly; a lot
merrymaking; high jinks; drunken revelry; spree
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality