frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
hostess (in a hostess bar)
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
only recently; just of late
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
bargain; find; unbelievable good luck; unexpected good fortune
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
as if nothing had happened
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
determination; conviction
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
never being satisfied with what one gets, and always wanting more; giving someone an inch and having them take a mile; (lit.) taking Gansu only to want Sichuan
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
related to; in relation to
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
villain; baddie; the villain's part
health; healthy; sound; fit
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial