to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
distant future; inevitable future; places one goes to
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to be greatly perplexed; to be at a loss; to be sorely troubled; to be greatly embarrassed
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
whatever (the case may be)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
moving tale; impressive tale
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
in succession; in an endless stream; continuing without pause or interruption
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
all night long; all through the night
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
leader; central personage
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for