to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
dandy; handsome and fashionable man; fop; chivalrous man
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunate that ...
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
uniforms provided for workers (by the employer); something forced upon one; something imposed on one
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
to become used to the (ways of the) world; to become worldly or sophisticated
son of a distinguished family; son of a noble
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
utmost limit; extremity; result
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
to go to; to visit; to call on
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
using the strongest words possible; scathingly (criticize, deride, etc.); (praise) to the skies; in the highest possible terms
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
to employ; to hire; to engage
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
giving one's name; self-introduction; announcing one's name, rank, lineage, etc. (of a samurai on the battlefield); name given to male members of the nobility and samurai class upon coming of age; Japanese kanji reading used in names
reigning (over a country); dominating; controlling; dictating
to blunder; to fail; to make a mistake
the future; future prospects
messy; shabby; scruffy; dirty; squalid; sordid
kindness; favour; favor; hospitality
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
point worthy of note; good point; part worth seeing; (signs of) promise; good prospects (for the future)