married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
several years; a few years
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
suddenly; all of a sudden
two kinds; second-class (e.g. mail)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
explosion; rupture; break off
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
defense; defence; protection
being off guard; being defenseless
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising