just because; even if; even though
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
family; relatives; dependents; household
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to give a broad grin; to smirk
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
funny story; funny anecdote
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
looking pale; looking unwell
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set