incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
next; secondly; subsequently
fork; junction; diverging point; turning point (e.g. in one's life); crossroads
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to be relieved of one's post
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
land route; overland route; by land; overland
taking a western route; west circuit; travelling the globe westwards; going from east to west
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
isolated and helpless; alone and unassisted
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
safety confirmation; confirming (something) is safe
cruise; navigation; sailing
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
functional beauty; beauty of function; simplicity and elegance of design
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
snake; serpent; large snake
sea gauge; draft; draught
strength; toughness; bravery; boldness
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)