estrangement; neglect; alienation; casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
while; during (the time when)
to watch over; to watch attentively
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
to be loyal to; to serve; to offer allegiance
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
one's own property; possessions
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
supporting role (actor); minor role
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
smuggling; contraband trade
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
implication (in a crime); involvement; (arch.) sitting in a row (in the same seat)
all over the country; everywhere in the country; throughout the nation
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)