behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
to shed tears; to be moved to tears
to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to be greatly perplexed; to be at a loss; to be sorely troubled; to be greatly embarrassed
whatever (the case may be)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
moving tale; impressive tale
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
leader; central personage
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to hinder; to obstruct; to adversely affect
meeting hall; assembly hall
to make over (clothing); to have altered; to renovate
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
to put on airs; to assume importance
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
extremely rich person; multimillionaire; billionaire; daifugō; daihinmin; Japanese card game similar to President
holding out for a short while; putting up resistance for a while; briefly holding one's own
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess