space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
pistol; handgun; revolver
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
don't you think?; indicates question
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to knock down; to knock off
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to rush over; to run up to
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to have a talk; to tell a story
junction line between two sea currents; line where two ocean currents meet; course of things; turning point
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
at that time; in those days
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned