given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
regularly; promptly; sound of clashing swords; Manchu queue; padded sleeveless kimono jacket; Japanese vest (often for children)
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
suddenly; all of a sudden
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
disorder; disturbance; unrest
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
prohibition; inhibition; ban
being upright and cleanhanded
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
pretending not to see something; turning a blind eye to; burying one's head in the sand
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
because of; owing to; due to
striking; remarkable; considerable
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
illicit sexual relationship
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep
schoolgirl; female student
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it