travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
unveiling; debut; introduction
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
scenery; scene; landscape
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
very interesting; of great interest
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
northward; facing the north; nobleman's true wife
place; situation; position; location
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
seemingly good; (of) good appearance; looking good
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to encourage; to give courage to
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
palatial residence; stately mansion
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)