shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
life; living; I; me; student
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
modesty; humility; being humble
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to be to the point; to be pertinent
to praise; to extol; to laud; to appreciate; to admire
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
going into battle; departure for the front
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
loyalty; loyal (faithful) service
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
rebel; traitor; insurgent
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner