discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
northerly (wind); from the north
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
preparation; provision; establishment
to invite; to show (someone) in
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
at the meeting; on the occasion
left side; left-hand side
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
retreating figure; appearance from behind
outrageous; reprehensible; rude; insolent; nefarious
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
colored pattern; coloured pattern; love scene
fat; tallow; lard; grease
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
strongly; violently; with all one's strength
as you see; as you can see
three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups; sake (secret language of court ladies); rice wine
below eye level; about eight-tenths full
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga); small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)
stillness; repose; standing still
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
(having) life-and-death power (over)
to investigate; to examine
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)