first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
both; both sides; both parties
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb; talking in an obvious way
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
third day of the month; three days
to pass (of time); to elapse
ago; since; before; previous
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
to serve; to work for; to attend
pride; boast; credit (to)
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
great difference; major mistake
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say