to raise one's head (esp. of a snake)
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics
by myself; in person; by oneself
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
(very) selfish; self-centered; self-centred; without consulting anybody (else)
distrust; unjust suspicion
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly; less and less
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
to relax; to feel at home
to kidnap (esp. by force or deception); to abduct; to snatch
rude person; villain; blackguard; scoundrel; rogue; libertine
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
high-quality goods; choice goods
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
shelter; safe shelter; evacuation shelter; place of refuge
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
man; male; masculine gender
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)