to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
to practice magic; to practise magic
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
such; like that; in that way
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
that; the matter in question
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to get strong; to gain strength
to breathe out; to exhale
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
of course; certainly; naturally
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
now that; since; so long as; because
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
one by one; one at a time; in turn