strong-willed; strong of heart
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
whispering; murmuring; subdued
along the way; along the road
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
guardian; mentor; protector
guardian; protector; patron; parent
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
(idle) ease; idleness; leisureliness
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to bring back; to restore
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role