to force one's way; to push through
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
any of; either of; (to) any
thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
Laurent; Lorrain; Rolland; Roran
to have a relationship; to have relations
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
scrutiny; digging into; excavation; inquiry into; enquiry into; prying
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
don't worry; no worries; never mind
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
feelings; thoughts; meaning
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
bad-feeling; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross; disgusting
aforementioned; above-mentioned
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July); rain during the rainy season
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot; Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)
resting at times; with careful thought; after proper consideration
thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
to do wholeheartedly; to put one's heart into something