timid; faint-hearted; wimpish
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
conduct of business; management; acting as agent (of a land owner, house owner, etc.); being in charge (of a house, etc.)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
not caring; not giving a damn
supreme leader; ultimate leader
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
premeditated murder; deliberate murder; willful murder; wilful murder
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
whatever will be, will be; things happen the way they happen; let nature take its course
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
monarch; sovereign; ruler; liege (lord)
vehicle; conveyance; (means of) transport; ride (at a fair, amusement park, etc.); attraction
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
stairs; stairway; staircase
riding together; riding with
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
in public; in company; in the presence of others
dizzily; giddily; spinning; boiling up
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail