surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to work hard; to work diligently
tucking up the sleeves of a kimono with a tasuki
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
at once; immediately; right now
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to examine someone's expression
trouble; bother; annoyance
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
to read the situation; to sense the mood
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
conference room; council room
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
older sister and younger brother
be (that) as it may; having said that