villain; baddie; the villain's part
love between a parent and child; parent-child affection
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
the kindness of a teacher
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
lecture; sermon; preaching; moralizing; moralising
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
rakshasa; man-eating demon in Hinduism and Buddhism
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
popular name; common name; given name
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
office romance; workplace romance; love affair with colleague
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
within a company; in-house; within a shrine; shrine precincts
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
how many years; how long; what year
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
loving couple; couple of lovebirds; happily married couple (who are always together)
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly; hurting sharply
attendance; presence; appearance
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
final exam; term-end examination; end-of-term examination
pitcher; pitcher (container); jug
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful