possessed of a strong sense of duty
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
far beyond one's power; not at all equal; no match for
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way
upstart; parvenu; jumped-up person
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
well-bred; of good upbringing
to care for someone; to look after someone
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
everything; anything; nothing
letter; missive; note; mail
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
wounded person; injured person
maid; helper; help; assistance
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
in the meanwhile; during the time
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
middle of the night; dead of night
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
late at night; small hours of the morning
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to become red; to redden; to blush
to have a drink; to have a few drinks