what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
ago; since; before; previous
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
unable to concentrate on (due to distractions, etc.)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
abstention (from voting); renunciation (of a right); withdrawal (from a contest)
kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot; Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
letting (someone) die without helping
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
different opinion; objection
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
three; three years of age
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
adaptation; accommodation; conformity