but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
stealthily; secretly; in secret
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
counter for (small) boats
ninja; person trained in ninjutsu and employed for covert purposes in feudal Japan
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
whistle (sound made with the lips)
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
semi-darkness; dim light; poor light; dusk; twilight
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
at once; immediately; right now
to clamber; to climb with hands and feet; to crawl up; to creep up
urban areas; the streets; town; city
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
theatre; theater; playhouse
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter