far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
smirkingly; smugly; broadly
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
road; path; way; set of practices; Buddhist teachings; Taoism; modern administrative region of Japan (Hokkaido)
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
three noble families (Kan'in, Kazan'in, and Nakanoin or Koga); three branch Tokugawa families (Owari, Kii, and Mito)
root; source; origin; cause
omission; failure; incompleteness; irregularity; mismanagement; misconduct
discipline; training; teaching manners
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
expiration of a term; becoming overdue
time; season; period; phase; stage
tenth day of the month; ten days
distinction; differentiation; classification
calamity; disaster; accident
to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
nothing but; none other than
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
famous sword; excellent sword
magic sword; cursed sword
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
incontinence; soiling oneself; wetting one's pants; discharge (e.g. of contaminants); effluence
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
stir-fry; fried food (cooked in wok, frying pan, etc.)
bell pepper; green pepper; pimiento; pimento; capsicum