setting a place; setting the table
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to pretend; to act (as if)
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
suffix for familiar person
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
absorption; suction; attraction
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
ingenuity; inventiveness; creative originality
to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to stiffen; to become tense
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
evening; evening (of a special event); last night; yesterday evening