to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
quickly; calmly; intently
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
being fond of children; person fond of children
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to step firmly; to harden by treading
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
ancestor; forefather; foremother
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
that's the way it is; such is life
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
accession to the throne; enthronement
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
casting; founding; minting
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
personal meeting (esp. used by females)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
plotting (of maps); mapping; compilation
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle