putting into operation; invocation
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
to do for (the sake of someone else)
assistance; backing; reinforcements
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
exhaustion; fatigue; impoverishment; (financial) exhaustion; ruin
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
pull; patronage; tug; discount
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
organizational capability; organisational capability
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to look attractive; to look nice
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
chatter mark (machine tools)
implement for carrying heavy loads, generally made of bamboo and woven grass or rope
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
reigning; controlling; dictating
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to smirk; to grin broadly
all out; like hell; like crazy; desperately; (lit.) expecting to die
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
to redeem debts (e.g. of a geisha)