scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
who cares?; I don't give a damn; what does it matter?
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
to expect; to look for; to look forward to; to anticipate; to wait for
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
care; precaution; guarding; caution
severe; intense; awe-inspiring; biting; bitter (cold); piercing
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
commencing with; including
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to cease; to stop; to be over
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
felt hat; fedora; stopping in the middle; being interrupted in the middle; prematurely going soft during intercourse
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
the others; the remainder
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
personal grudge; personal enmity
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
(dead) end; end of the line
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to face; to go towards; to head towards
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
great numbers; numerical superiority