change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
for a while; for some time; for a period
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
period of youth; while young
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
verbal message; word (from someone)
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
you could say; you might say; verging on the
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
land route; overland route; by land; overland
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
those (near the second person)
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
being entrusted with; taking charge of