area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
to turn towards; to point
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
water system; river system; drainage system
river; stream; River; the ... river
be (that) as it may; having said that
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
spirit world; underworld; the next world
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
to succeed; to bear fruit
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to have a narrow escape from death
great benefactor; person to whom one is greatly indebted
to entertain; to make welcome
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to be sitting with amicably; to be close to someone
to lose completely; to waste; to let slip away
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
household belongings; household goods; family fortune; family assets
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
caller; visitor; company; guest
reception room; parlor; parlour
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
weak-headed; can't drink much; can't hold one's liquor; can't take one's drink; easily gets drunk
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)