some people; a few people; several people
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
foreign; abroad; overseas
point where one has to accept one's fate; point where one has to give up; state of resignation; resigned state
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
spattering; splotching; step-by-step; little-by-little; soon; dots
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
depending on; dependent on
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
conference room; council room
staying in the air; remaining airborne
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
spirit; heart; disposition
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
king; monarch; ruler; champion
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
national parliament or congress building (e.g. National Diet Building (Japan), United States Capitol (USA), Houses of Parliament (UK), etc.)
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
to be led by; to be headed by
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic