to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
family; members of a family
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
conviction; belief; confidence
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
resting at times; with careful thought; after proper consideration
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to increase in value; to gain prestige
being somewhat excited (agitated)
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
normally; ordinarily; by anyone's standards; by normal standards; without any issues; without any difficulty
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
all-out attack; general offensive