to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
grass used for thatching; sedge used for thatching
older sister; elder sister
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking
both hands; both arms; ten
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to join together; to combine; to join up
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
princess; daughter of a nobleman
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
how; in what way; by what means
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
pointing out; identification
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
number one; first; best; most; game; round
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
imagination; supposition; guess
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
image; figure; figure; form; image
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
separate; scattered; apart
choices; alternatives; options
very young; little; childish; immature
while; during (the time when)
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
fault; weakness; flaw; crux (of a matter); difficult point; point of contention
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of