to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
winning a prize; placing (high; in a contest)
bonsai; miniature potted plant
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
else; in addition; besides
choices; alternatives; options
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
in one's own way or style
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
society; the world; the times
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive