straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
posture; position; stance
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
gem; jewel; precious stone
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
five ranks of nobility (in Japan; 1868-1946)
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
though; even if; whether ... or ...
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
(political) administration; political power
recovery; rescue; recapture
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
to flatter; to toady (to); to curry favor (with); to butter up; (lit.) to grind sesame seeds
amber; bright golden yellow
confections; sweets; candy; cake
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
meeting; greeting; welcome; person sent to meet a visitor
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to dye; to colour; to color
continuous; continual; unceasing; incessant; without interruption
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
several times (as large, over)
(wearing) a loincloth alone; nothing but a loincloth
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
with a thwack; wack; thump; conspicuously (of a hole, bulge, dent, etc.); gapingly; yawningly
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
power; might; authority; influence