to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
counter for choices, options, etc.
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
vacant position; vacancy; opening; unfilled position
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
exemption; exoneration; discharge
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
evening cicada (Tanna japonensis)
pride; boast; credit (to)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
cumulonimbus; gigantic columns of clouds (in summer); thunderhead