to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
depression; low spirits; dejection
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
godparent; first person to give something its name
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
performance of one's official duties
exhausting work; hard work; severe duty
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to straighten up; to sit upright
course; route; path; process; means
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
latest; most recent; nearest (in time)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to question again; to repeat a question (esp. a problematic point, or to verify understanding); to repeat a query
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
sense of being the chosen people
to aggravate; to make serious
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
(in) his way; peculiar to him
ex post facto report; report after the event
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
to assemble (e.g. goods into a set); to gather; to put together
idly; lazily; aimlessly; evasively; elusively; vaguely
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
banquet or reception hall