to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
friend; companion; acquaintance; friendship; companionship
pledge; vow; (of a man and woman) having sexual relations; having sexual intercourse; destiny; fate
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
hero; manly person; warrior
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
unfounded (e.g. rumour); groundless; baseless; completely untrue
rumour; rumor; hearsay; report
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
vassals; retainers; followers
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to relate at great length; to dwell eloquently (on)
situation; developments; outcome
immorality; injustice; adultery; infidelity; (arch.) murdering one's teacher or a government official
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
lately; recently; nowadays
arbitrariness; despotism; high-handedness; tyranny
to be intolerable; to be unpardonable
(written) appeal; circular; manifesto; encouragement; encouraging words; letter of encouragement
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to take; to catch; to capture
to ascertain; to confirm; to verify; to make sure of
killing a villain (with a sword, dagger, etc.)
will not do; do not; does not
to insist on one's own ideas; to have one's own way
widely; extensively; far and wide; everywhere; all around; generally
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
consequence; result; conclusion
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately