to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
dignity; majesty; dignified manner
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
cake or snack served with tea
dried candies; dried confectionary; cookies
choices; alternatives; options
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
hello; good day; good afternoon
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
opposite side; other side
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
the same; the said; likewise
sun (approx. 3.03 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess
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)
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
fresh, young ears of rice
(another's) daughter; young lady
laws and ordinances; acts (of parliament, congress, etc.)
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied