tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
cover; mantle; shroud; hood; casing
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
getting on and off (a vehicle); boarding and alighting
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
(TV or radio) entertainer; television personality; talent; skill; talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
alone; by oneself; unaccompanied; unaided; single-handed; without one's family
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
kneeling down (to pray); going down on one's knees
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
to stand up; to get up; to recover; to regain one's energy; to (stand up and) take action; to rise up (against); to rise (from a crouch) and make the initial charge
to mix; to stir; to blend
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
retainer; subject; vassal; servant