to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
do-or-die game; crucial contest
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
patting; stroking; caressing
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
happy tears; tears of joy
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
to blaze; to burn brightly
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
dead of night; shades of night; black of night
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
collective responsibility; joint liability
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
tedious; boring; being fed up with
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
food and drink; eating and drinking
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
only; merely; nothing but; no more than
to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
please (give me); please (do for me)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill