to aspire to; to aim for; (arch.) to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.); (arch.) to perform a memorial service
certainly; surely; definitely
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
our country; our land; one's own country
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
romance (e.g. the Arthurian romances)
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
curtain; hanging; veil (of darkness, mystery, etc.); mantle
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
semi-transparent; translucent
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
retainer; attendant; escort
to threaten; to intimidate
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
staying the night; lodging (at)
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
to make (someone) to meet; to let (someone) meet; to expose to; to subject to
stopgap; makeshift; temporary measure
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
overriding principle; main principle; great principle
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
weird; strange; mysterious
noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together
imperial court; royal court
falling (down) unconscious; fainting (and collapsing)
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to spurt toward; to put on a spurt
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship