court lady; lady-in-waiting
to step forward; to volunteer
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
to be too numerous; to be too much
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
to be worried; to be troubled
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
automatic; intransitive verb
to refer to; to use as reference
meanwhile; in the meantime
imperial court; royal court
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
very; extremely; excessively
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal