to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to correct oneself; to restate
don't you think?; indicates question
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
lump together; put all together
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
wherein; therein; thereinto
misanthropy; misanthropist
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
out of bounds; beyond the pale
hey there; I say; see here
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
companion; company; tritagonist
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
un-; non-; negative prefix
to make an appearance; to show up
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
first meeting; first contest between
ten; 10; ten years of age
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities