unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
with a start; with a jump
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
complete; whole; perfect; safe
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
rather; sooner; preferably
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
thereupon; shortly thereafter
hostility; antagonism; opposition
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
magnifying glass; wrestler of the lowest rank
to tattle; to tell on; to inform a superior of someone's actions
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
numbered tag; numbered ticket
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
judgement; judgment; connoisseur
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
some people; a few people; several people
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
regular customer; valued client
internal organs; intestines; viscera
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously