when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
when it comes to ...; as for ...
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
over-fond parent; doting parent
determination; resolution
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
living room (Western style); sitting room
reception room; parlor; parlour
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
one's way (ahead); one's path
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
story; tale; talk; discussion
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
near; close by; within reach; familiar
at; in; at; when; by; with
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
to say; to tell; to state; to do
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
if it is (the case that ...)
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
to like; to love; to be fond of
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
charming; fascinating; attractive
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned