there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
at least; at most; (even) just
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
reaction; response; reaction
to worry about; to be worried about; to fret about; to not know what to do; to be at a loss (as to what to do)
surely; certainly; no doubt; must
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
low spirits; depression; dejection; discouragement; despondency
standard; set; routine; decided
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
difference; variation; difference
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
gifted education; special education for gifted children
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
first-class goods; A-grade product
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if it's fine with you; if you don't mind; if necessary