gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
like this; this sort; this way
even though; despite; when
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
consideration; taking into account
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
letter; missive; note; mail
practical question (problem); practical matter
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to die (of the emperor, etc.)
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process