to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to be plump; to be chubby
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
bluff; false show of power; bold front
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to fly; to race away; to vanish; to disappear; to rush over; to hurry over
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
so; like this; in this way
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
Tokugawa Tsunayoshi (1646.2.23-1709.2.19), Shougun 1680-1709