relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
bellyband; maternity belt; (saddle) girth
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
inspection; examination; checking
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
nature; property; disposition
just because; even if; even though
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
chestnut (horse coat color)
strong-willed; strong of heart
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with