emperor; prince; princess
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
touch; contact; contact (with people); dealings; tangency
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
long ago; once upon a time
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
to become fraught with emotion
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
in the mountains; among the mountains
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
in proportion to; according to; depending on
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
first star of the evening (esp. Venus); evening star
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
great mistake; serious error; blunder; complete misunderstanding
lightly; easily; carelessly
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
surface of the earth; ground surface
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)