Meanings

to take a firm stand

attitude that one must keep going no matter what

silk finish

self-assertion

travel expenses

do your best

gastric dilation

tension test

dildo (made of horn, shell or papier-mâché)

vain person

papier-mâché

to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.)

leavening agent (such as sourdough, yeast, baking powder)

slapping the opponent with the open hand

travel expenses

to throw out one's chest

one's principles and position

paper-covered folded fan used in noh and storytelling

tensile strain

to be churlish