platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
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
to look forward to something
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
contrary to one's expectations
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
knowing; (an) acquaintance
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
threat; intimidation; menace
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering