(hurrying along) falling and stumbling; falling all over oneself
to surge like an avalanche; to flood; to swarm; to stampede
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to seduce; to win over; to conquer
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
school janitor; school caretaker
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
scope; extent; scope (i.e. an optical device); scope (of a name binding)
to shoot dead; to shoot to death
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to force out corruption; to drive away misconduct; to clean up; (lit.) to drain out pus
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
to cause trouble; to cause a disturbance
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
purple; violet; purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon); red gromwell; soy sauce
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
(not) even once; (not) ever
(act of) violence; vicious crime; murder
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
precision instrument or machine
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
expert(ise); skill; dexterity
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
facial expression of feigned ignorance
very rude; very insolent; extremely reprehensible; outrageous
to monitor closely (for rule-breaking, etc.); to keep a close eye on
letting (someone) die without helping
conte; short story; tale; comedy sketch; skit
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam