look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
that; the matter in question
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
full rehearsal; dress rehearsal; run-through
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
empty; hollow; bare; vacant; deserted
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
stage setting; scenery; stagehand; sceneshifter
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
characteristic way of speaking
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness