both people; two people; two directions; both directions
early-morning and late-night visits (e.g. by reporters); early-morning and late-night attacks
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
mob; the masses; rabble; all things in nature; the whole creation
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
older sister; elder sister
audience with someone of high rank (e.g. the emperor)
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
24 hours; twenty-four hours
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
novel; original; new; innovative
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
continuation; continuance; maintenance; persistence; going on
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
success or failure; outcome; result
maid; helper; help; assistance
at least; at most; (even) just