inner citadel; core; center; centre
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
in succession; one by one
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
preparation; provision; guarding
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
since when; from when; how long
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
at that time; in those days
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
between (e.g. two people); face to face; hindrance; impediment; arrhythmic section of recitative in noh music; playing with only 2 players; prefix used for stress or emphasis
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
to serve out one's apprenticeship; to serve out one's time
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer