proposition; thesis; notion; problem; issue; challenge
to think out; to devise; to invent; to begin to think; to come up with a plan
so ... that ...; to that extent; to that degree
saucer; person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
body heat from several people in close quarters; stuffy air
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
commanding; awe-inspiring; bitter (cold); piercing
sentient beings; humaneness; compassion
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
to raise (usu. one's shoulders, with a jaunty, swaggering effect)
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
polite; courteous; hospitable
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
the lower classes; the common people
attendance; presence; visit; coming; advent
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge