second volume (of two); third volume (of three)
year after year; as the years go by; with each passing year
playing with dirt; gardening; farming (as a hobby)
Abyssinian (breed of cat)
warm reception; cordial welcome; warm greeting
to administer the affairs of state
game of (blindfolded) tag similar to the children's swimming pool game "Marco Polo"
baby spotted turtle; immature Japanese pond turtle; young Japanese terrapin
feigning illness; pretending to be ill
agricultural experiment station
inner moat; moat within the castle walls
seasonal laborer; seasonal labourer
squirrel monkey (esp. the common squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus)
thick wakame leaves, from near the stalk
circular window; round window
stage scenery; set; backdrop
bribery scheme; acquisition maneuver
peace conference; peace talks
to help up; to pick up; to bring safely to land
eating without paying; eating for free
entry permission (to a country); landing permission; shore leave