enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
Christmas Eve; holy night
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
breakthrough; great discovery
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
coincident with; while; simultaneously
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
man marrying into wealth and power
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
sword skills; swordsmanship
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
outside of; not covered by
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
news flash; prompt report; bulletin; quick announcement
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
drama; theatre; theater; play
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
business diary; job sheet; operational record; logbook
individual; private person; personal; private
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time