interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
diving; submerging; going underwater
to cross the ocean (i.e. to go to or come from overseas)
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
teacher; instructor; professor
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
opposite side; opposition
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
frontline (military) base; forward base; outpost
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to face; to go towards; to head towards
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
to be needed; to be wanted
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
to mix; to stir; to blend
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
coexistence; living together
right (to do something); authority; power
main force; chief object; mainline
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
thirteen; 13; king (playing card)
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization