to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
virginity (of a male); (male) virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
influential; prominent; leading; strong; powerful; likely
order of chivalry; chivalric order
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
participation; joining; entry
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
several people; a few people
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
your daughter; young woman
to crack (person's voice); to squeak