distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to step forward; to take a step forward
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
evening sky; twilight sky
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
surroundings; environs; circumference
husband and wife; married couple
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
meat dish; meat-based cuisine
to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
equally; thoroughly; all over; uniformly; without exception; all around
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect