disposition; temperament; temper; nature
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
one class (of students); one group (of people); one set (of items); one pair
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
back street; back alley; off-street
plan; measure; means; scheme; policy
travelling incognito (of a person of high rank); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
desire for revenge; vengeful thoughts
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
offender (esp. murderer); criminal