unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
to shake; to sway; to waver
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
secret; private; surreptitious
river; stream; River; the ... river
along the river; riverside
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; unlucky; inauspicious; ominous
government office; agency; board
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
horn; alarm; whistle; foghorn
to sweep clean; to brush clean
bringing alongside (ship, vehicle, etc.); coming alongside; mooring
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
right side; right-hand side
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
grand; imposing; magnificent
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed