inspector; examiner; auditor
identification papers; ID; piece of identification; identity document
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
document; official papers
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
to say (something) over one's shoulder
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
not caring; not giving a damn
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
(made of) stone; stone-built
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
barrier wall; bulkhead; partition; septum; diaphragm
occasionally; now and then; from time to time
to command; to dominate; to prevent; to obstruct; to grip; to hold
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
preparation; provision; guarding
to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
loophole; crenel; gun port; porthole
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish