limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
undisputed; entirely; perfect
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
racing (of an engine); idling; going in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels; going nowhere
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
without an occupation; unemployed; jobless
when it becomes; when it comes to
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
legitimate son (esp. eldest son); heir
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
it's no joke; gimme a break!
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
marrying to become a housewife; (lit.) permanent employment (once one becomes a housewife)
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
foundation stone; cornerstone
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
unexpectedness; unpredictability; tendency to surprise; element of surprise
rather; better; instead; if anything
outsiders; others; bystanders; onlookers; third person
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to speak ill of; to disparage
field of flowers; flower garden; field of alpine flowers; fantasy; delusion
ardent; passionate; vehement
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing