that's the way it is; such is life
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
existence; being; presence
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
ladies' magazine; women's magazine
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
isolation; being alone; being friendless
choice; selection; option
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
magazine; journal; periodical
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
author; writer; novelist; artist
to have a talk; to tell a story
unselfish; disinterested; unavaricious; free of avarice
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
again; once again; yet again
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
resignation; acceptance; consolation
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
defeated soldier fleeing the enemy
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive