to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
distinguished or meritorious service
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
Yuuki Hideyasu (1574-1607)
arms buildup; military expansion
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
great war; great battle; world war
pump-priming; rousing; stimulation
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
every street corner; every crossing
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up
indeed; really; truly; very much
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
men and women of all ages
content-free chat; idle gossip
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
for a while; for some time; for a period
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
extreme cold; intense cold; coldest season; midwinter
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
striding; swaggering; strutting; lording it over others; acting as though one owns the place; throwing one's weight around
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid