to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
private (soldier); (common) soldier; ranks; rank and file
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
difficult to ...; hard to ...
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
seductive; sensual; coquettish
enticement; inducement; attraction
strength; power; proficiency; ability
imperial court; royal court
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
offense and defense; offence and defence
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
older sister; elder sister
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to make an appearance; to show up