higher rank; better position
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
(distant) howling; howl; backbiting; criticizing someone behind their back
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
vineyard; vinery; grape plantation
purple; violet; purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon); red gromwell; soy sauce
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
wickedness; evil; wicked person
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
serious illness; dangerous disease
to be ill; to suffer from
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
financial power; financial means; wealth
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
this occasion; at this time; now
welcome; (warm) reception
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
question; inquiry; enquiry
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
to put someone to work; to make someone work