to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
to distract one's attention
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
without doubt; certain; sure
in swarms; in clusters; tediously; slowly
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
in good health; alive and well; going strong
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
personal combat; one-to-one fight
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
all-out attack; general offensive
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
craving; longing; thirsting
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
rigour; rigor; closeness; compactness; tightly knit
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to pin one's hope on; to look forward to; to look toward; to get one's hopes up
charming; fascinating; attractive
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
of course; certainly; naturally
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
pride; self-confidence; self-esteem; self-conceit
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
offering to a deity or somebody's spirit; tribute to a person who is about to depart
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to expedite; to encourage; to spur (on)
you; (arch.) your residence
certain; definite; clear; credible
party; set; gang; company; person