to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
simply; merely; only; solely
every person; every mouth; every entrance
such; this sort of; like this
contest; comparison; competition
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to rest one's chin in one's hands
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
knuckle dusters; brass knuckles
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
rustling (as of silk); slithering (sound); whizzing; hissing
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
about this time; about now
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
putting one's courage to the test
guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
don't you think?; indicates question
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
vitality; energy; dynamism
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out