though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
centripetal force; unifying force; cohesive power
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
as hoped for; as expected
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to feel gloomy; to feel blue; to feel melancholy
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
kakishibu; astringent persimmon juice used as a dye or to treat wood, paper, etc.
as much as one can; as much as possible
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to be scared (of); to be frightened (by); to be intimidated (by)
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
to be helpful; to be useful
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
something like ...; something called ...