sentiment; sentimentality
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
possible; likely; probable
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
beyond that point; after that
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
to fight against; to oppose; to face
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation