long ago; already; a long time ago
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
especially; particularly; unusually; (arch.) additionally
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
in the meantime; meanwhile
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
time of departure; (on the) point of departure; just as one is leaving
to chase; to run after; to pursue
episode; anecdote; vignette
reopening; resumption; restarting
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
part-time employer; place where one works part-time
cancellation (of a flight or sea voyage)
immediately; at once; instantly
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
feminine features; having a girl's face (for a man); girly face
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
stealthy steps; soft steps
sunlight; sunshine; sunbeams
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life