returning to the service of one's master
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
offering to a deity or somebody's spirit; tribute to a person who is about to depart
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
refined; admirable; superb
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to smile (at); to grin (at)
again (and again); once again; yet again
directly opposite; right in front
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
tenth day of the month; ten days
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous
young girl; lass; adolescent female
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
chief; main; principal; important
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
announcing the succession to another's stage name
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
to be able to manage somehow or another
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
cooperation; collaboration
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to be embarrassed; to lose face