mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
penetrating eyes; insightfulness
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
foresight; foreknowledge; divination
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
Hamilton (New Zealand); Hamilton
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
sensual; sexy; voluptuous
accomplished lady; talented woman; eminent woman
author; writer; novelist; artist
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
decoration; ornament; trimmings