to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to do (something) before (something or someone else); to be ahead of (others, the times, etc.)
mediation; arbitration; conciliation (e.g. in civil or family court, leading to a settlement based on mutual concessions); mediation (of a labor dispute, by a labor relations commission)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
role; duty; position; part
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
land route; overland route; by land; overland
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
producing area; place of origin; home (of a plant or animal); habitat; birthplace (of a person)
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
composition; constitution; composition (of a molecule, compound, etc.); constituent ratio; relative proportion of elements
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
maritime transport; shipping
Empire (of Japan); the (Japanese) Empire; Japan
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
by virtue of one's office; in the nature of one's duties
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
khakkhara (staff topped with metal rings traditionally carried by monks); pewter staff
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word
to take up one's residence
secretary; councillor; councilor
call; summons; convening; convocation
remnants of a defeated army
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to whiten; to grow light (esp. at dawn); to cool (of a mood); to be dampened (of enthusiasm); (arch.) to decline; (arch.) to weaken; (arch.) to lose its tone (of a musical instrument)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to be dizzy; to feel faint; to feel giddy