to be indebted; to be under an obligation
residence; abode; dwelling
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
softly; mildly; gently; politely
structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling
allowance; remittance; sending (someone) an allowance
interference; intervention; meddling
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
(beating someone) hands down; with a single blow
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
to throw into; to toss into
fantastic; grotesque; strange-looking; suspicious-looking
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
different opinion; objection
substrate; (computer) circuit board
generation; lifetime; age
even the prosperous inevitably decay; sic transit gloria mundi; all that's fair must fade
to rot away; to crumble to dust; to decay completely; to die in obscurity
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
Heike family; Taira family; The Tale of the Heike; chanting of the Heike Monogatari
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
too many to count; too numerous to mention
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to be put at a disadvantage; to get the short end of the stick
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
demotion; relegation; downgrading
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
dauntless and decisive; with fortitude and resolution