to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
pride; dignity; self-respect
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to lean against; to set against
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
to allow oneself to ...; to take the liberty of ...; it is presumed that; (I, we) presume that; on one's own accord; by one's arbitrary decision
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
mwahahaha (evil laughter)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
major dealer; wealthy merchant
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
ability to get things done
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
imperial court; royal court
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
but; however; provided that
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)