internal maneuvering; secret maneuvering (within an organization); reconciling the various views within an organization before airing something in public
moving about; stirring about
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
to threaten; to make threats
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
to apologize; to apologise
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to surge; to well up; to gush out
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
distant look; faraway look
the place for; the time for; the level of
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
entry into a castle (by a conquering force)
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
to drink up; to drain (cup)
noisily (crowd of people talking); clamorously; in a hubbub; jabberingly; chatteringly; buzzingly
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
not limited to; not just ...
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination