to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
in spite of; regardless of
dashing around on a horse; running around; exerting oneself (for another)
Anna era (968.8.13-970.3.25); Anwa era
to exercise one's authority as a (noun); to act as a (noun)
one color; one colour; one article; same tendency; everyone being caught up in the same thing
high and low; rise and fall
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
last chapter (book, etc.)
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
secretly; in secret; unseen; unobserved; inwardly; in private
admission; joining; enrollment; enrolment
illustration (e.g. book); picture
to be about to enter (a bath, etc.)
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
(wet) cough; (sound of) coughing
adultery; immorality; impropriety; (an) affair
hot topic; talk of the town
gathering place; labour camp for drifters, criminals, etc. (Edo period); entertainment hall (for rakugo, manzai, magic, music, etc.); vaudeville theater (theatre)
headmaster; principal; dean; provost; rector
elbowing (someone); rejection; rebuff
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
headlock (wrestling move)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
pregnancy; conception; gestation