the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
don't you think?; indicates question
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
by all means; by all costs
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to leave a note or document behind; to leave half-written; to leave out
regret; repentance; remorse
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to burst (open); to break; to split
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
will; testament; last request