to draw (original illustrations, artwork, etc.); to draw specially (for)
to accept; to receive; to agree
loud (criticism, protest, etc.); noisy; clamorous; boisterous; uproarious; fierce
inland districts; inland areas
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
naval port; naval station
great commander; famous commander
brave general; brave warrior; courageous general
unsparing; without stinting; painstakingly; tirelessly
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
cleaning up (enemy remnants); sweeping clean (of opponents); mopping up
(one's) younger brother; foolish younger brother
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to toady (to); to fawn (on)
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
unaffected and sincere, with fortitude and vigor (vigour)
to make it a principle to ...; to aim at doing
to stay up all night; to sit up all night; to do something all night
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
deceased husband; late husband
top-heavy; big-headed; overly-theoretical
who cares?; see if I care; who knows?; how should I know?
possession; dependency; territory; dominion
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
conquest; subjugation; overcoming (a difficulty); conquering (e.g. a mountain); mastery (of a skill)
exile; banishment; deportation
to lose one's way; to be at a loss
(courteous) invitation; call
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on