to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
making out; necking; getting handsy; canoodling; being lovey-dovey; getting affectionate (with each other)
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
influenced by; in response to; in the wake of; triggered by; following
to begin purchasing; to purchase
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
to stay up all night; to sit up all night; to do something all night
extremely; exceptionally; extraordinarily; terribly; super
steering (a boat); helmsman; steersman; guidance; leadership; leader
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
piling up; multiple layers
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
to lecture; to read aloud; to devise (e.g. a strategy); to work out (e.g. a tactic); to confer; to hold conference (with)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; (extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
metallic lustre; metallic luster
huh; I'll be damned; well!
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
mineral deposit; ore deposit
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to fight with swords; to cross swords
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
20th day of the month; 20 days
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
to lean (something) against; to set against; to prop up against
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal