to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
feeling of alienation; sense of being excluded; feeling of estrangement
man who is popular with women
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
peep; chirp; poor; hard up; the runs; diarrhea
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
as expected; as predicted
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
beloved concubine; favourite concubine (e.g. of the shogun)
place; position; location; position; standing; status
juniors dominating seniors; inferiors overthrowing their superiors; retainer supplanting his lord
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
called; known as; that; to say
to resort to violence; to behave violently; to use force
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
after that; afterwards; thereafter
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence