be (that) as it may; having said that
to screw up (one's face); to scrunch up; to pucker up; to furrow (one's brow); to wrinkle
even though things may appear this way
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
reminiscence; nostalgia; thinking fondly of the past; recalling the old days
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
like this; this sort; this way
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
imperial court; royal court
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
first meeting; first interview with
to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
sign; indication; omen; symptom
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
correction; revision; amendment
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
stage actor; stage actress
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on