perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
greatly; very much; thanks a lot
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
father; dad; husband; you; he
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
instead; but (on the other hand)
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
surroundings; environs; circumference
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
coolie; laborer; labourer; carrier
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
to run about trying to escape
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
particulars; details; specified items
slapping together (incl. sound); fitting tightly (incl. sound)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
way out; means to escape; escape route
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)