to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
prime field; figurine (used in modeling, dollmaking, etc.)
to be born; to come into this world
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry
hand used like a sword in striking
to begin falling (e.g. leaves, petals, etc.)
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
self-centered; self-centred; selfish
to cause trouble; to cause a disturbance
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
human kindness; human weakness
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
as soon as; no sooner than; one way or another; objection
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
in swarms; in great crowds
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt