nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to use completely; to use up; to exhaust; to exhaust somebody's civility; to give up (on someone)
back street; back alley; off-street
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
hole; hollow; pothole (road, pavement, etc.)
natto (fermented soybeans)
to mix; to stir; to blend
jinx; omen (can be a good omen)
catastrophe; cataclysm; collapse (of a relationship); breakup; split (friends, lovers, etc.)
it's not like; it isn't as if
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
scenery; scene; landscape
to pass (of time); to elapse
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
first meeting; first interview with
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
meeting; greeting; welcome
running away from home for a very short time
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
railway crossing; railroad crossing; starting line; scratch; determination; stepping over the edge of the ring
alarm (fire, burglar, railroad-crossing, etc.); sensor
it's no joke; gimme a break!