bending; curving; warping (of feelings, logic, etc.); distortion; refraction; inflection
to some extent; to a certain extent
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
otherwise; or else; if not
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
(present) head of a family
national crisis; national disaster
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
feeling of fellowship; fellow feeling
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
allegiance; obedience; submission
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm, interest, commitment, etc.
striking; remarkable; considerable
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
fruit wine (e.g. cider, wine, plum liquor); fruit liqueur
placed one upon another; piled up; excellent; splendid; superimposition; superposition
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to knock down; to slap down; to floor
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
moving tale; impressive tale