difficult to ...; hard to ...
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
how many times; how often
fate; destiny; predestination
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
unconditionally; as a rule
womanly; ladylike; feminine
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
man; male; masculine gender
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
line; queue; procession; matrix
general (variety) store (shop)
display window; shop window
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.; even number; 109.09 m
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
important point (e.g. on a route); important role (responsibility, etc.); opposition
angry; indignant; wrathful; enraged
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
not just once; more than once; many times; again and again
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely