stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
proper (appearance, posture, etc.); correct; neat; straight; upright
distinguished service; meritorious service
in one go; all at once; altogether; all in one piece
forgetting; lapse of memory
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
wood chip; splinter; worthless thing; worthless person
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
for the first time in one's life
show; exhibition; spectacle
to write down; to record; to register
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
to complain; to pester; to plead; to beg
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
strategy; military tactics
to look upwards; to look up
pole (north, south); climax; extreme (point)
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
substantial matter; significant item
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
haori and hakama (Japanese male formal attire)
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
haori (Japanese formal coat)
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure
tucking up the sleeves of a kimono with a tasuki
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff