to put one's life on the line
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
to be absorbed in thought; to muse; to muse about; to think things through
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
wrinkled; full of wrinkles
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
no!; no no!; no, not at all
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
fleshing out (e.g. a plan); giving substance (to); modeling; modelling
sympathy; compassion; pity
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
to freeze; to freeze over
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
retainer; retinue; servant
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
to get a salary (from); to receive a stipend (from); to be on the payroll (of)
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
gray or silver haired (grey)
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped