to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
large temple edifice; large temple
demon of the sixth heaven in the realm of desire who tries to prevent people from doing good
white (complexion); fair-skinned
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
outline; summary; gist; basic points
to lead into; to draw into
long hair (usu. of a man)
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
self-interest; selfish desire
to do (someone) a wrong; to do (someone) an ill turn; to take revenge; to resent; to bear a grudge
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
disloyal retainer; treacherous subject
crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
plan; scheme; stratagem; trick; trap; plot
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
reforming (oneself); mending one's ways; turning over a new leaf
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness
flawless; absolute perfection
to change (to); to switch (to); to be replaced (by)
show; display; pretensions; pose; posture
anonymous report; (secret) information; tip-off; informing (against)
moving from one battlefield to another; fighting on successive fronts; fighting in various battles
to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
leader (of an alliance); leading power
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
fresh verdure; new green leaves