to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
secret; private; surreptitious
pride; dignity; self-respect
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
retreating figure; appearance from behind
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
cocoa (beverage, cocoa solids); hot chocolate
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
to wait for a favorable chance; to wait for a favourable chance
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
setting off (on a trip); departure
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (letter) till called for
moral duty; moral obligations; justification; pretext; just cause
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
to lay aside; to set aside
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)