to some extent; to a certain extent
to perceive; to understand
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
worthy of special mention
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
consequence; outcome; result; blame
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
having said that; be that as it may
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
strange; unexpected; (by) chance; unusual; curious
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
to explain adequately; to be accountable
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding