war; fighting; fierce competition
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to engage in a bloody feud; to have a family quarrel; to quarrel with one's own flesh and blood; (lit.) to wash blood for blood
had better ...; had better not ...
popular person; favorite; favourite
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
ruler of the whole country; person who holds the reins of government
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
difference; variation; difference
than; other than; except; but
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
schoolgirl; female student
one by one; one at a time; in turn
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
playboy; libertine; (professional) gambler; person without a steady job; idler
to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag); to entice; to lure
(committee) chairman; president
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to do together; to share; to participate in
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
this for sure; certainly is
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
dubious; puzzled; suspicious