older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
inflammatory; lascivious; sensational
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
light brown; golden brown; tan
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
attraction; fascination; lure; captivation; charm
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to give a round of applause; to applaud
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat)
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
to remain married for life
paying no heed to; not caring about; taking no notice of
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
even more; still more; further
son-in-law taken (adopted) into family
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
feeling keenly; fully realizing
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to give permission to marry
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to persuade someone to consent; to entreat repeatedly; to beg; to implore