obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
limited; limiting; restrictive
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
besides; in addition; also; moreover
monolith; large slab of rock; unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
logic; reasoning; argument; line of argument
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
internal strife; infighting; internal conflict
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
keeping in check; holding back; deterrence; restraint; suppression
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
sharp parting remark; parting threat
nausea; feeling like throwing up; feeling sick
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
abdomen; abdominal region; belly; middle part
skeptical; sceptical; incredulous
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
(foreign) trade; (international) commerce; importing and exporting
economic world; financial circles; business community
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
manners; etiquette; polite behaviour
municipality; local government; self-governing body; autonomous body
official function; state function
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
Muromachi period (1336-1573)
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something