to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
repentance; confession; penitence
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
nod; inclination of the head
edict; ordinance; proclamation
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
east and west; Orient and Occident; East and West; ladies and gentlemen!; your attention, please!
divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
site; point on a map; spot
transparency; degree of clearness
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
mead; honey wine; ambrosia; nectar of the gods
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
to govern; to manage; to subdue
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
pair; the two; both persons; both things
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
branch road; branch path; fork road
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear