to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
empress dowager; queen mother
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
stifled (laughter); simmering
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to detain; to check; to restrain
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
several people; a few people
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
several minutes; a few minutes
three; three years of age
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on