deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
handful; small amount; small number
to satisfy one's appetite
brightness; splendour; splendor
laws and ordinances; acts (of parliament, congress, etc.)
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
the lower classes; the common people
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
power; might; authority; influence
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
(male) farmer; peasant; farmhand
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
repayment; refund; payback
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant
miser; cheapskate; skinflint
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
killing an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; blood offering; killing violently; bloodbath; victimizing
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
right (to do something); authority; power
servile character (disposition)
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
to appeal to one's reason