to put someone to work; to make someone work
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
to be put to shame (of an expert); to be no match (for someone); (lit.) to run away barefoot
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
labor; labour; manpower; working force
dark bay (horse coat color)
to tower above; to stand out
body; physique; build; stature
meteor; shooting star; falling star
favourite horse; favorite horse
koicha; exceptionally dark, opaque matcha
your husband; her husband
same generation; one's generation
travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit; traveling outfit
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
to talk; to carry meaning
devotion; attachment; obsession; infatuation; (romantic) obsession
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
genius; prodigy; natural gift
six (long cylindrical things)
old friend; familiar face
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to be refined; to be polished; to be stylish; to be sophisticated
to become an adult woman; to come of age; to lose one's virginity (of a woman); to become sexually active
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
mistaking one person for another; (case of) mistaken identity
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
display stand; exhibition table
invisibly; secretly; privately
to understand; to comprehend
preparations for a journey; travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)
absolutely; positively; decidedly
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection