to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
free, unfettered and flexible; versatile; adaptable
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to speak; to say; to vocalize
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
future (usually near); prospects
offence; offense; hindrance
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to be needed; to be wanted
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
stone mortar; millstone; quern
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
physical strength; the strength of one's muscles
front; frontage; facade; main
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
the height of folly; sheer stupidity