artificial; man-made; human work; human skill; artificiality
early on; earlier on; from early
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
to amuse oneself; to make merry
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
to make someone eat; to deal (a blow); to play (a trick)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to push away; to push aside; to shove
to chatter pointlessly; to waste one's breath
the way back; the way home; return trip
long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword; straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
so (e.g. so much, so close, so many, so few)
karuta; traditional Japanese playing cards
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to