to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
to relax; to feel at home
some people; a few people; several people
to look away; to avert one's eyes
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
war; fighting; fierce competition
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
the reason is ...; it is because ...
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
group; bunch; crowd; group
various kings; unproclaimed son of the imperial family
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
originally; by nature; from the start
domestic discord; internal discord; internal strife; internal struggle; infighting
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to crowd together in a confined space; to gather and make a commotion
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to bite each other; to fit together; to mutually encroach; to eat together
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
close; intimate; on good terms
isolation; being alone; being friendless
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex