to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
twenty-sixth day of the month; twenty-six days
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
each house; every house; many houses
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
right in the center (centre)
vulgar; indecent; crude; jumbled (of a place); disorderly; chaotic
attractive middle-aged man
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
maid; helper; help; assistance
to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart
street stall; stand; booth
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
difficult person; good-for-nothing; pain in the ass (arse)
to ride on a person's shoulders; to be carried on a person's back
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
conducting oneself properly; right conduct; doing the right thing
lightheadedness; disorientation; wobbliness; staggering
sign; indication; omen; symptom
northward; facing the north; nobleman's true wife
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
vigilance committee; vigilante corps
sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
residence; abode; dwelling