to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
something; some kind of; for some reason
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
audience (with a person of high standing)
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
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to find fault with; to question
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
(walking) stick; cane; wand
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
stepping back; drawing back
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.); (arch.) consort of the emperor
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
moment; brief space of time
snakelike; snaky; serpentine
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix