prudent; thoughtful; discreet
reality; actuality; hard fact
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
joint together; opposite; facing
silently; hushed; in a still manner
shogunal vassal; direct retainer of a shogun
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
every person; each one; everybody
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
sad news; news of a death; death notice
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
remedial measure; countermeasure; counter-measure; relief measure; remedy
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
willpower; energy; vitality
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to weep bitterly; to suddenly grow dark
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
speaking voice; talking voice
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
to invite in; to usher in
hanging banner; hanging screen; curtain
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
commandant; commanding officer; general