to flash before one's eyes (of memories, etc.)
a certain someone; Mr So-and-so
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
possession; retention; maintenance
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
to provide (a person) with a bodyguard
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
to expel; to eject; to push out; to force out
even for an instant; even as a joke
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
leadership skill; leadership ability
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn or restaurant); landlady; hostess; mistress
pregnancy; conception; gestation
wrapping (something) in a bamboo mat; wrapping someone in a bamboo mat and throwing them into a river (unofficial Edo-period punishment)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
disorderly; messy; absurd; unreasonable; very; extremely
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
naivete; simplicity; innocence
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
flabby; limp; soft and pliable
fraction; odd sum; odd money; small change; (arch.) low class female servant
to exorcise; to cleanse; to purify
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
just one person; only one
open; public; official; overt
returning alive; surviving; reaching the home plate
deceased father; late father
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve