doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
neighborhood association; neighbourhood association
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
older sister; lass; young lady
to lie down; to retire; to go to bed (with an illness)
imputation; shifting (blame, responsibility, etc.); passing the buck; second marriage; remarriage
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
idea commonly (generally) accepted in the world
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
exposure to wind; severe criticism
the opposite direction; the other way
very careful; thoroughly prepared
older sister; elder sister
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
to brush gently; to stroke; to caress
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
landline telephone; fixed-line telephone
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
fear; dread; fright; willies
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up