ancestor; forefather; foremother
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
indicate reason; infers some protest
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to say; to tell; to state; to do
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
abusive language; violent language; wild words
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
crash; smash; crunch; bang; breaking sound
that; the matter in question
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
discipline; training; teaching manners
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
slight; light; thin; faint; dim
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)