standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
arbitration; intercession; mediation
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
current student; enrolled student
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
later on; eventually; afterwards
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
good humour (humor); good mood
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
virtue; charm; merit; good point
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
to some degree; up to a point; to some extent
polite; respectful; reverent
armed might; military power; the sword; force
on the occasion of; at the time of
four-eyed; pattern of four squares
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
open; public; official; overt
honor; honour; credit; prestige
remaining heat; residual excitement; lingering enthusiasm
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
sharing; division; draw; tie
social life; social intercourse