to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation
collapsing in the middle of a bout; breaking down (while in the middle of something); faltering halfway
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity); golden (opportunity); one-in-a-million (chance)
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
person who has rendered distinguished service
shady; underhanded; questionable
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
to congratulate; to wish (someone) well; to celebrate
cheerful; bright; clear; clean; honest
telling (on someone); tattling; snitching
to hit and break open; to crush; to smash
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
nothing but; none other than
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
child (esp. one of elementary school age or younger)
daughter (esp. of someone of high standing); (another's) daughter
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to bend (with great force); to twist; to wrench; to distort (the truth)
imperial court; royal court
suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down; quelling
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
poor-looking; impoverished-looking; scrawny (e.g. figure); thin-looking; sparse (e.g. meal)
to be impolite; to be discourteous
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
to exercise one's authority (over); to influence; to glare (at); to scowl; to glower
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality