to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
in one's own way or style
disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot
the same kind; accomplice; partner
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way; to grow freely (e.g. of weeds)
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
final; eventual; ultimate
eradication; extermination; destruction; suppression
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
many; numerous; various; large number of
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
stifled (laughter); simmering
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
scoundrel; rascal; villain
transactions; dealings; business
to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger