to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
proud; having a prominent nose
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
himself; yourself; herself
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
news; word; tidings; omen
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
in name but not in reality
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
old or veteran army general
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
volley firing; fusillade; broadside
to appease; to suppress; to calm
riding fast; driving a horse fast
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
tailspin; spin; drilling; boring
coming flying in (migratory birds, airborne sand, pollen, etc.); coming by airplane
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
backward somersault; back handspring; backflip
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to whine; to sing; to chirp
safety zone; traffic island
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
discrimination; discernment; identification
restoration (to original state or location); reconstruction; reversion