to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
complete change; about-face
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
decorum; propriety; politeness
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
cancellation of a contract
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
surrounding at a distance
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
every person; every mouth; every entrance
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
unhappiness; misfortune; ill luck
artist's impression; picture based on one's imagination; imaginary rendering
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
elated; triumphant; proud
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
complete stranger; total stranger
a certain somebody; you-know-who
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
to have one's horizons broadened
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
to move (house); to change residence
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit