effect; efficacy; validity; potency
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
idle gossip; foolish talk; yarn
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
treating someone (to food or drink); dinner; wonderful food; (arch.) running about
by today; before the day is over
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
salvation of one's country
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
good offices; auspices; sponsorship; village official (during the Edo period)
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
tag; label; game of tag; tag-team match; working together as a team
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
sexy; popular; well-liked
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
this family; our family; this house; we
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)