to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to smash down; to beat in
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
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mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to live; to make a living; to get on with
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
impossible; unthinkable; unimaginable
going crazy; losing one's temper; snapping; sound of a stretched string snapping
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
for the present; for the time being
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
other side; opposite side; other party
near; nearby; not far off
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
as before; as ever; as it was originally
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
belief; faith; conviction
to underrate; to make light of
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to not take seriously; to take lightly
impulsive and straightforward; guileless
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
a few years ago; some years back
person with a bounty on their head
land near a castle; castle town
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out