to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
without accident; uneventfully; without ...
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
such; like that; in that way
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
recouping one's strength for a renewed attack (on); making another attempt with redoubled efforts
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to be enthralled by; to be disguised as
just you wait!; I'll show you one day!; you'll see!; you'll pay for this!
(political) power; authority; influence
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
invitation; introduction; temptation
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
way; method; means; resource; course
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to have an acute sense of smell; to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
to sit down; to take a seat