layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
stronghold; fortress; strategic position; key position
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
site; point on a map; spot
waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane
fort; stronghold; fortification
garrison; occupation forces
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
inspection; examination; check
a few years ago; some years back
(wind or human-powered) warship
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
precipice; cliff; flat head
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
good harbor (harbour); fine harbor
to settle (in a place); to settle down
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
getting on board; sailor; seaman
street; quarter; district; area
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
Buddhist temple; religious building; church; cathedral
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
trying one's luck; test of one's luck
after that; afterwards; thereafter
monetary offering; offertory
to purify; to cleanse; to exorcise; to purge; to ward off
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
district; section; sector