(Edo-period) town magistrate
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
saying goodbye (to); bidding farewell (to); breaking off (with); farewell; goodbye; adieu
star (actor); prima donna; leading figure
(not) even once; (not) ever
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
good-for-nothing; parasite; deadbeat; loafer; drone; idler
to fly up (as if dancing); to soar; to rise
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
welcome (news); inviting; encouraging; tempting; hopeful
to grab hold of; to catch
knowing only too well; being fully aware of