singing voice; (sound of) singing
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
if it is the case that ...
charming; fascinating; attractive
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
single word; a few words; brief comment
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
clapping and cheering; applause
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
arm; skill; efforts; ability
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
complete change; about-face
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
court lady; lady-in-waiting
chair; stool; post; office; position
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to indicate; to show; to point to
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
(short) rest; breather; break
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency