Vocabulary

statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker

article left behind (at a crime scene, after death, etc.)

profound; deep

the past; old times; bygone times; days of yore

writing horizontally; horizontal writing

royal family

crown; diadem

to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to become

assumption; supposition; hypothesis

assistance; backing; reinforcements

to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to fulfill; to fulfil; to realize

overhead power line; aerial wiring

source of fire; sign of fire

sparks

to pass; to pass by

to draw (a line)

borderline; boundary

robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion

to go mad; to lose one's mind; to go crazy; to go insane

gathering of haiku poets

to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to beat out; to start

to spur on; to urge forward; to impel

mooring; anchorage

prison term

enlightenment; illumination

one round; one tour; one circuit; one patrol

critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation

one sun (approx. 3 cm)

fishing with a pole

one arrow

excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem

secret; clandestine; covert; stealthy

cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)

the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)

suspension (of a transportation service); cancellation; stoppage

firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision

guard; sentinel; garrison

to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across

ripeness; mellowness; maturity

reinforcement