to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to pretend; to act (as if)
order; command; directions; instructions
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
manners; behavior; behaviour
to be elegant; to be graceful; to be refined
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
clearing one's throat; cough
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
as soon as possible; ASAP
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
single flower; one wheel; full moon
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
confidence; trust; faith; credit
if you can't beat them; join them; you can't fight city hall; if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side than to fight them
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
belief; faith; conviction
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
clear; precise; definite; distinct
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
on the way; as one goes; in the future; someday; eventually
heir; successor; family estate; family fortune; headship of a family