doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
to lie down; to throw oneself down
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
(in) his way; peculiar to him
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
talking about memories; reminiscences
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
dissolution of a feudal clan by the shogunate and confiscation of its fief
former husband; late husband
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
anniversary of a person's death; monthly return of the date of someone's death
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
guard; sentinel; garrison
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
start of a match; beginning of a game; kickoff
depravity; corruption; degradation
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet