firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
(giving) birth; childbirth; delivery; confinement
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
fine thread; hempen cord; slender; narrow; narrowness
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
coincident with; while; simultaneously
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-
mask; disguise; guise; mask
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
to be conspicuous; to stand out
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
one's physical safety; personal security
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
gossip; corner of the mouth
common people; ordinary people; masses
yearbook; almanac; annual
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
royalists; royalist faction
hostility; antagonism; opposition