to domineer; to throw one's weight around; to lord it (over)
favorite phrase; favourite phrase; byword; something one always talks about
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
the same rank; equality; apposition
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
to jump on someone's (verbal) mistake; to trip someone up; to find fault with something someone says
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
in all ages; over the ages; forever and ever
repetition; iteration; recursion; recurrence; recapitulation
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
deep regret; great disappointment
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to have a relationship; to have relations
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
from one end to another; thoroughly; completely; utterly
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
to exchange (things); to convert (currency); to be in contrast (to); to contrast (with)
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
distant future; inevitable future; places one goes to
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
cares; ill feeling; reserve