to make lively; to enliven; to make exciting
metal utensil; ironware; metal fittings; hardware
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
strong pressure; heavy pressure
straight talk; plain speaking; speaking frankly
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
rather than; more ... than ...
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
outward appearance; apparent
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to be eloquent; to have a way with words
the same kind; accomplice; partner
several types; several kinds; several species
hors d'oeuvre; party platter; assorted food tray; catering platter
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
stuffing; packing; endgame; final stage; end; end (esp. of a bridge); edge
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
time; hour; season; suitable time; opportunity; chance
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
molecule; numerator; element (of a group); member; particle
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
otherwise; or else; if not
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility