by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
news; word; tidings; omen
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to get flustered; to get flurried; to get agitated; to become impatient; to hurry
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
(train) station attendant; station employee; station staff
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
quickly; swishing; whooshing
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
greeting; a fine thing to say
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
angrily; in a huff; high on marijuana; tender (to chew)
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
in a train (car, bus, etc.); on a train
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
patch; patching; join; joining; successor; heir
to get tired out; to be exhausted