crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
outline; summary; gist; basic points
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
surroundings; environs; circumference
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
personal; individual; private
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to give an impression; to make an impression
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise