century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
at a young age; while still young
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
attendant; attendance upon another
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
lump together; put all together
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
influence; clout; leverage
to get strong; to gain strength
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to open (e.g. path); to clear (the way); to break up (e.g. land)
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
to anticipate; to foresee
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
orphan; child left by the deceased; abandoned child
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
time of death; one's final hour; one's end
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme