figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
sunlight; rays of the Sun
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
same; similar; (just) like; equal
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
wearing a sword; being armed with a sword; sword
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
don't you think?; indicates question
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
river; stream; River; the ... river
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
to happen to meet; to come across; to run into; to bump into
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
deadly serious; deadly earnest
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace
shutting oneself up in one's house; staying indoors; living in seclusion; house arrest (Edo-period punishment)
being filled with; being full of; permeation