older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
way of the sword; swordsmanship
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
to get conceited; to become vain; to get stuck up; to get a swollen head; (lit.) to become a tengu
retreat; retirement; depression (hole)
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
deep emotion; strong feelings
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
source; origin; exit; way out; (appropriate) moment to come out; (right) time to appear
to go to bed; to be sick in bed; to be laid up
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
vacant room; vacancy; unoccupied room; empty room
how to use; method for using; way of using
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
dressing oneself; personal grooming
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
getting up early; early rising; early riser; early bird
to permeate (of a stain, smell, etc.); to become ingrained; to become embedded; to become a deeply ingrained habit; to become second nature
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
to like; to love; to be fond of
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
master; Your Lordship; My Lord; husband
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
on the way; as one goes; in the future; someday; eventually
conscientious; reasonable (e.g. price); honest; honorable
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
gatekeeper; doorman; porter