to give a dinner party; to hold a banquet
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
instability; insecurity; crankiness
in perfect form; going swimmingly
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
multiplication table; times table
recitation; reciting from memory
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
nowhere; not anywhere (with neg. verb)
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
completely black; black from top to bottom; black from head to toe
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to quit; to resign; to decline; to turn down
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance); warm, welcoming eyes
old manners; old style; old school (of art)
yawn; yawning; kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
24 hours; twenty-four hours
military affairs; military people
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
looking away; looking aside
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
minuscule amount; extremely small quantity
unselfish; selfless; disinterested
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
chip; microchip; chip (in poker, roulette, etc.); casino token; chip (shot); (wood) chip
new government; new administration
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
diversionary tactics (maneuvering); disguise; hide by camouflage
complementation; supplementation; completion