stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to be itching to put one's skills to use
forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
cannot be avoided (of a problem, etc.); unavoidable; inevitable
(theatrical) fighting scene
rampaging; raging violently; going berserk
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
(means of) transportation; transport; transportation facilities; transportation system; transit system
inspection; examination; check
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
Europe and America; the West
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
pupil; disciple; follower
riding together; riding with
secrecy; highly classified information
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
forced march; (fig.) doing something on a very strict schedule
(one's) current position; current location; present position
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
reason; logic; method; system; order
fourth day of the month; four days
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
defense; defence; protection
decoration; ornament; trimmings
crown; diadem; bottle cap