not worrying about one's reputation or appearance; not caring what others think
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
arrest; apprehension; capture
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
period of time; time slot; time zone
at first; in the beginning; originally
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
central part; heart (of a city)
priority; order of precedence
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
firm; unshakeable; resolute
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
covering; protection; backing; relief
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
to chase; to run after; to pursue
destined; predestined; fated; fateful