to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
preparation; arrangements
near oneself; close to one; familiar
with all due respect ...; I venture to say ...; Excuse me, but ...
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
even though; despite; when
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to use X as a selling point
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
directly; in person; firsthand
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
rich person; millionaire; magnate; big spender; debauchee
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
not just once; more than once; many times; again and again
two times; twice; two degrees
to pose as; to (successfully) impersonate; to pretend to be; to (completely) become; to (fully) turn into
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
worthwhile reading; substantial reading
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to be befuddled (with drink); to be intoxicated; to be infatuated; to be entranced; to be carried away