in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
consideration; taking into account
if so; in that case; in that situation
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to shade an account; to add something extra
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to be hard to deal with; to be an eccentric; to be idiosyncratic
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
to refer to; to use as reference
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
fleeting life; this transient world; sad world; world of grief and worry; the world of the living; this life
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
changing seasons; season's transition; transition from one season to the next; turn of the seasons; turning of the seasons
freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes
greenhouse; hothouse; conservatory; glasshouse
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
moth orchid (Phalaenopsis aphrodite)
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
silence; stillness; quietness
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
to shake; to wave; to swing; to sway
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan