clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
this world; this life; world of the living
to put on airs; to assume importance
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
reigning; controlling; dictating
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
such ... as; or some such
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to put on airs; to assume importance
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
provincial theatrical performance
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
to crow at the break of dawn (of a rooster, etc.); to mark the dawn; to proclaim the dawn
cock; rooster; chanticleer
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
appeal; entreaty; request
by means of; due to; because of; according to
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring