to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
without; but if; otherwise; or else
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
to encourage to do (something); to urge a person on; to demand action; to spank; to give a spanking; to hit someone on the bottom
to encamp; to take up positions
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
maid; helper; help; assistance
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
possession; occupation; occupancy
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
one sweep (of the eye); sweeping view; unbroken view
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
right side; right-hand side
repeated at intervals; every other (day, week, month, ...)
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
silence; stillness; quietness
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush