foreign enemy; outside invader
just because; even if; even though
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to chase; to run after; to pursue
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
on duty; at work; while working
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
something; some kind of; for some reason
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
beautiful man and woman; handsome couple
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
(not) even once; (not) ever
newcomer; initiate; rookie
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to approach; to draw near
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
to fight with swords; to cross swords
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight