to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
with a start; with a jump
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
flustered; flurried; (shocked) speechless
what kind of business; what sort of matter
merger; joining into one; amalgamation; melding; merging; annexation
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
this for sure; certainly is
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
internal troubles; domestic discord
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
external pressure; foreign threat
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to be silent; to say nothing
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
armed might; military power; the sword; force
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says