to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude
go that far; to that extent
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
as a child; when one was a child
failure story; horror story
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
let sleeping dogs lie; wake not a sleeping lion; (lit.) the spirit you do not approach will not curse you
attendance; presence; appearance
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)