to get on a horse; to mount a horse
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
this occasion; at this time; now
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
invitation; summons; bidding (e.g. to host the Olympics); calling
as much as one can; as much as possible
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
welcome; (warm) reception
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
princess; daughter of a nobleman
convenient; handy; useful
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
how; in what way; how about
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
as a child; when one was a child
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.); Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
to prowl after; to keep watch on