to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
hotel expenses; expenses incurred during a stay
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
cash bonus; reward; bounty
(social) class; rank; grade
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
distinguished war service; merit of war
100,000; hundred thousand
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
military officer; naval officer
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
to warp; to bend backwards; to throw the head (or shoulders) back; to throw out the chest
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
as; because; with; due to
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
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)
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
error; mistake; slip; bug
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
hateful; detestable; loathsome
to stare back (at); to glare back
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
to complain; to make a complaint
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute