to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
instant; moment; for an instant
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
to; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to have a rumor circulating
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
even though; despite; when
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
trip abroad; overseas travel
finally; in the end; on top of all that
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
sensitivity; sensitiveness; sense (of ...)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
red-light district; prostitution quarter; geisha quarter
to go out and away; to leave
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject