for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
unexpected meeting; coincidence
in one's hands; in one's control
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
to be needed; to be wanted
reputation; respectability
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
flabbily; softly; limply; easily (bend); effortlessly; flexibly
parting; separation; farewell
running away; escaping on foot
settlement; solution; resolution
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
way of speaking; intimation
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
to become sodden; to swell up; to become lazy
to be hot on a person's heels
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
creaking; groaning (e.g. under physical stress)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to watch intently; to stare
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
bold; audacious; impudent; unashamed; unabashed
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
ignorant of the ways of the world
self-consciousness; self-awareness