ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
quick-tempered; having little patience; impatient
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to shout (in anger); to yell
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
and yet; though; when; in spite of
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to spit out; to eject; to dump
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
for some (unspecified) reason
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
every place; various places
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)