dignity; majesty; sanctity
to be covertly swapped; to be replaced (e.g. with a counterfeit)
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
to take a breath; to gather one's breath; to catch one's breath; to take a rest; to take a break
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
rather; sooner; preferably
in the hand; (something) easily manipulated
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
manipulation of information; spin
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
writing (esp. commissioned calligraphy); drawing; painting
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
disclosure; exposure; revelation
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the honored one; self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
tricking someone (into confirming or revealing the truth)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to