slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
to take someone's life; to kill someone
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
chastity; virtue; fidelity
utterly (unknown; esp. of someone's whereabouts); completely; (no information) whatsoever; at all
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
to dismiss (an employee); to discharge; to divorce one's wife; to give a holiday; to give vacation time
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
triumphant return; returning in triumph
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
face value (of a security, bond, or currency); literal meaning; word for word (meaning); (at) face value
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn
encouragement; urging; spurring on
strict; hidebound; inflexible; being a stickler for the rules; sticking hard and fast to the rules
suitable age (esp. for marriage); marriageable age
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
dropping; unloading; grated vegetables, fruit, etc.; grater; using new tools (or clothes, etc.); new tools (or clothes, etc.)
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
helping hand; help; support; aid
red; vermilion; cinnabar; scarlet
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
dissidents; troublemakers; disturbing elements
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
frightening (of the future); worrying; scary; ominous; portentous
in the course of one's duties
security; stability; safety; peace
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
security posture; security readiness; security preparedness
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
place for relaxation and refreshment