and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
only because ...; definitely not; certainly not; if actually
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
breakdown; failure; damage; hurt; objection; protest
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
small silk wrapper; small cloth for wiping tea utensils; crepe wrapper
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
to pause; to have a short intermission
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
woollen fabric; woollen cloth
four (long cylindrical things)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
dissent; disagreement; disapproval; objection; refusal
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
negotiations; discussions; connection
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
(trend of) the times; current of the times; spirit of the age
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
comparatively; relatively
even; indicates something unexpected occurs
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
thoroughly; carefully; deliberately; seriously; fully
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...