to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated; to be excited; to stand out; to contrast
place to look (esp. when averting one's eyes)
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
to encourage to do (something); to urge a person on; to demand action; to spank; to give a spanking; to hit someone on the bottom
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to suck up (to); to toady (to)
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
meeting; get-together (e.g. among friends)
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
to flutter (e.g. a flag); to wave; to reverberate (e.g. thunder); to resound
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
extremely fast; in a flash; too quick for the eye to catch
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
hindrance; obstacle; impediment; annoyance (to others); offence; harm
to be clearly ahead of the competition; to stand out noticeably above one's rivals; to stand out from the crowd
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
I shouldn't say this, but
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall