to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
long (time); protracted; prolonged
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to state; to express; to mention
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
twice; again; second time
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
moron; idiot; stupid person
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement