instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
order; command; directions; instructions
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
beloved wife; cherishing one's wife
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
promotion; raising of status
article; item; thing; goods; wares
to sell like hot cakes; to fly off the shelves
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
to take advantage of an opportunity
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
half and half; fifty-fifty
Her Majesty the Queen; mistress (in S&M); dominatrix
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
softly; mildly; gently; politely
control; check; restraint; inhibition
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
instability; insecurity; crankiness
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key