with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
funeral; burial rites; attendance at a funeral
to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
to have the privilege of doing
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
young man who has a feminine aesthetic
factory; manufactory; works; mill
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
going on about oneself; talking about oneself
mailman; postman; mail carrier; post carrier
identically; in the (exact) same way; similarly
yacht club; yachting club
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
being exposed to radiation; radiation exposure
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
to call together; to convene
imperial order; imperial decree
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on