diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
while; even though; despite
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
every person; each one; everybody
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to apologize; to apologise
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
forcibly; against one's will
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
in a little bit; after a short while
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch