to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
to warp; to bend backwards; to throw the head (or shoulders) back; to throw out the chest
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
top (of a mountain); summit; peak; height; orgasm; climax
crowd (e.g. of spectators); huge audience
triumphant return; returning in triumph
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to cover fully; to wrap around
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
to not believe one's ears
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
to torment; to torture; to harass
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
not a moment to waste; there is no time to lose; cannot wait any longer
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
no!; no no!; no, not at all
death; mortality; to die; to pass away
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
ongoing; in progress; afoot
to put someone to work; to make someone work
distress; wretched condition
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
to ignore; to disregard; to overlook; to connive at
advantages and disadvantages; plus and minuses
the Emperor's person or presence
Emperor Go-Mizu-no-O; Go-Mizu-no-O Tenno (1596-1680 CE, reigning: 1611-1629 CE)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
good harbor (harbour); fine harbor
grandchild from a daughter married into another family