to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
marriage ceremony; wedding
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
next generation; future generation
going through; going via; going by way of
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
anticipation; expectation
loyal retainer; loyal subject
important task; important duty; important mission; heavy responsibility
water tank; cistern; fish tank; aquarium
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
protest; refutation; pleading
scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
(piece of) rope; ordinary method
to tingle with excitement; to be full of excitement; to be thrilled
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
a few hours; several hours; about two to six hours
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
monastery; convent; cloister; abbey
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
24 hours; twenty-four hours
without a break; without stopping; incessantly; ceaselessly
to compete ruthlessly; (lit.) to sharpen swords