to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
undefeated; unbeatable; invincible
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
corruption (esp. by a government employee); bribery; graft
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
emergency measure; emergency procedures; first-aid treatment; stop-gap treatment; temporary repairs
confronting directly; meeting face-to-face
sewing together; stitching up (a wound); suture
how long; how far; how much
to suffer an embarrassing defeat
violent (tragic or accidental) death; dog's death
headache inducing; vexing
exerting care; attention; consideration; thoughtfulness
weary from traveling (travelling)
bathing; going in the bath
inner parlor; inner parlour; salon; living room
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
for dear life; barely escaping alive
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
understanding person; supporter
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
life; living; I; me; student
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
it's probably so; it stands to reason
calculated; premeditated; considered
indigo wax shaped as an inkstick
slapping the opponent with the open hand
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
unsafe; insecure; careless; dangerous; incautious; imprudent
to be exposed to wind; to (go out to) get some air
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally