vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
Japanese beech (Fagus crenata); Siebold's beech
to treat someone; to entertain someone
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to be extremely embarrassed; to burn with shame
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
to sit down; to take a seat
each encampment; strong (wind); fierce; intermittent
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
fine weather; fair weather
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
people; citizens; subjects; folk
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
distant look; faraway look
for work; in a manner related to work
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate