not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means; very hard to manage
to lend an ear to; to listen to
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; overdone; over par; overexposure
reaction; response; reaction
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to be ecstatically happy; to be on cloud nine; to be in seventh heaven
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
stealth; travelling incognito (traveling); ninjutsu; ninja; sneak theft; sneak thief; tolerance
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to be scared (of); to be frightened (by); to be intimidated (by)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
light meal; snack; refreshments
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
distress; wretched condition
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
high-grade sake; fine drink
official name; formal name
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
stealthily; secretly; in secret
correction; revision; amendment
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
brand name; trade name; product name
dinner (esp. a formal one)
generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; (lit.) big-bellied