to put a damper on proceedings (at a meeting, party, etc.)
in-house; (on) the grounds; (in) the premises; hall; theatre; theater
to dance all night; to dance until dawn
to do something without any particular intention or mind to do so
swallowtail butterfly (esp. the citrus swallowtail butterfly, Papilio xuthus)
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
to have as a side order (with drinks); to make fun of someone; to laugh at someone's expense
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
being a good listener; good listener
aphorism; epigram; witticism; bon mots
political issue (problem)
irritability; peevishness; irascibility; hot temper
rise and fall; ups and downs; shame and glory; bright side and dark side; (lit.) light and shadow
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
to rest; to relax; to repose
moderate; proper; just right
two classes; double; two sets
to become desperate; to give in to despair
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)
celebrated flower; beautiful woman
block (of wood); chip; splinter
rest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway); service station; parking area
food and drink; eating and drinking
young person; inexperienced person; novice
listless; languid; sluggish; irritating; exasperating; tiresome
growing child's hearty appetite
to throw one's weight around; to be puffed up
to work assiduously; to give one's all; to make the utmost effort; (lit.) to make (grind) one's body into dust
formulaic; stereotyped; hackneyed
withered reeds (esp. reeds that have withered in the winter)
(when) the time of need arises; should an emergency occur
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment