original story; original version; this volume
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
nine times; twisting around many times
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
loser; defeated person; the defeated
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing
base on balls; walk; pass
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good
open; public; official; overt
double slap in the face (second slap administered by the return motion of the back of the hand)
the same as always; day after day
being on duty; person on duty
finely chopped katsuobushi, sometimes with soy sauce
even more; still more; further
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
body; physique; build; stature
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce