genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
along the river; riverside
land route; overland route; by land; overland
transportation network; transport network; traffic network
confluence (of rivers); junction (of rivers, roads, etc.); meeting point
enemy territory; hostile place
night boat; ship sailing at night
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
virtual image; false image; pretense; pretence
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
backing (an initiative, candidate, etc.); support; backing up (another player); covering; backup
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
restless; fidgety; lively; busy
fresh (e.g. fish); lively; spirited; animated
application (of a rule, law, method, etc.)
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely (not)
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
young man; youth; lad; servant boy; young shopboy
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
(picture) frame; architrave (of a door, window, etc.)
nap room (in an office, fire station, etc.)
residence; dwelling; home
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
to stay overnight; to stop (e.g. at a hotel)
staying the night; lodging (at)
with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily
sensitive; susceptible; impressionable
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance