older sister; lass; young lady
grumbling; complaining; muttering; crumpling (e.g. paper)
to watch steadily; to stare
fundoshi; loincloth; traditional Japanese men's undergarment made from a length of cotton
to be ready to cry; to be on the point of tears
to trample flat; to beat a path
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
future (usually near); prospects
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
to grow up; to become an adult
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
messenger; envoy; emissary
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
to demand money; to pester; to extort
to support (someone) financially; to finance; to supply (money); to present (money or gifts) to a monarch (feudal lord, etc.)
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
to disappear; to vanish into thin air
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to go out and away; to leave
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold