in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to wait for a favorable chance; to wait for a favourable chance
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
to well up; to burst; to arise
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
to meet someone's requirements; to meet expectations; to go along with what somebody wants
husband and wife; married couple
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep