to find out; to dig up; to sniff out; to worm out; to pry out; to spy out
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
to jump on someone's (verbal) mistake; to trip someone up; to find fault with something someone says
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
for this very reason; that is exactly why
court noble; nobility; kuge; Imperial Court
rivalry; feud; conflict; dispute; struggle; strife
soon; before long; in the near future
sad face; sorrowful face; anxious look; sad countenance
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon
point; tip; sharp end; becoming pointed; becoming sharp
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
unwillingly; reluctantly; against one's will
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
dark blue ground; dark blue cloth
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
armchair; chair with arm rests; senior staff
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to begin talking; to open up
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
flight; running away; absconding; elopement