king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
game (contest) held in the presence of a lord (daimyo, shogun)
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
complete recovery of health
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
outside the country; abroad
to be away from home; to be out of the house
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
breastplate; chest protector; bib
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
at once; immediately; right now
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
to put on; to wear; to be used to wearing
waist; girth; measurement around waist
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
suspension system (of a vehicle); undercarriage; area around one's feet; footwear
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
presumptuous; arrogant; audacious; forward; insolent
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly