to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to be perturbed; to be agitated
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
your body; your health; yourself; you
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
scenery; scene; landscape
complete change; about-face
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
wandering samurai; soldier of fortune; brigand; mountain-dwelling robber
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
ease of use; pleasantness of use; comfort level
the very best; excellent; superb
how long; how much; to what extent
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
way of speaking; intimation
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession