story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
curious; strange; unusual
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
together with; same; both; all; including ...
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet; to post on Twitter
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
hell realm; Naraka; Hell; hell; misery; place where a volcano or hot springs constantly spew smoke or steam
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
young person; youth; young
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing