to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to be worried; to be troubled
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
come out!; where are you?
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
while; during; while; although; all; both
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
I see; that's right; indeed
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
woman; female; feminine gender
to complain; to lodge a complaint
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty