to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
writing implement; writing tool
to go out and away; to leave
contemplation; meditation
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
shoji (paper sliding door)
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
to lend an ear to; to listen to
absence; disregard; indifference
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to pass (of time); to elapse
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
willpower; energy; vitality
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
fullness; completeness; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
gambling den; gambling house
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
while; during; performed in this condition
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
shame; disgrace; (sexual) violation; rape
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
just one person; only one
to die (of a person); to have one's life come to a close
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
minimum; at the very least