for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
such; like that; that sort of; very
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to fight against; to oppose; to face
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
some book; book about that subject; books
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
Bismarck; Otto; Eduard; Leopold; von
go that far; to that extent
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
history of Japan; Japanese history
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to be helpful; to be useful
study; research; investigation
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
young woman strongly interested in pre-Edo history; young woman making use of speech and mannerisms of pre-industrial Japan; female history buff
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying