self-torturing; masochistic
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
hidden; non-display; to hide (window, etc.)
promising stock; stock with potential; hopeful stock; promising person; person with good prospects
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to torment; to torture; to harass
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
for shame!; shame on you!; shame!
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to prove a loss; to be a disadvantage; to not pay
obediently; submissively; readily; slavishly; without protest
large snake; heavy drinking; heavy drinker
large snake; heavy drinking; heavy drinker
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
first; first base; first baseman; fast
youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new
fruit; nut; seed; (in broth) pieces of meat, vegetable, etc.; content; substance
one's master's business; necessary business; major errands
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
crotch; crutch; groin; fork (in a tree, road, river, etc.); tines (of a fork)
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
misanthropy; misanthropist
incoherent; inconsistent; illogical; disorderly; confused; nonsensical
(another's) daughter; young lady (esp. of respectable upbringing)
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
glossy black hair; green hair
dhyana (profound meditation); Zen (Buddhism)
politics; government; peace; (arch.) medical treatment; (arch.) cure