consequently; as a result
quick to seize an opportunity
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
bromide; publicity photograph of a movie star, entertainer, etc.
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
time and time again; many times; a number of times
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
one day; (on) a certain day
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
moving; changing residence; change of address
residence; housing; residential building
expansion; extension; enlargement; escape; ESC
waiting (e.g. at the stage door) for performers or celebrities to exit
moving (to a new place); moving in; transfer (to a new school)
money-saving feeling; bargain feeling
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
outrider; herald; rikishi who leads the yokozuna to the ring prior to his ring-entering ceremony
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
diversion; putting something to another use
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
samurai's compassion; samurai-like mercy
after-sales service; warranty service
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire