calm; composed; leisurely
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
baptism; christening; initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism; one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
how; in what way; I wonder
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to wrinkle up (e.g. one's eyebrows, nose, etc.); to furrow; to crimple
one more time; once more; once again
one more time; once more; once again
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
intermission (between acts); interlude
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
in person; personally; (do) oneself
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
(being) face to face; facing each other
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
at once; immediately; right now
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
at least; at most; (even) just
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
deep affection; dear; beloved
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection