either way; in any case; one way or another
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
(playing an) unpopular role; (taking on an) unpopular task
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
all over; filled in; complete; total; clichéd; hackneyed; plaintext
the more (people) fight, the closer they are; those who quarrel most are often the best of friends
ongoing; in progress; afoot
different opinion; objection
to withdraw into oneself; to shut oneself away; to seclude oneself
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
the reason is ...; it is because ...
seedling; young plant; rice seedling
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
living in peace; living a quiet life; being content with one's present position; being satisfied with one's lot
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
veil of darkness; curtain of night
hoot hoot; tu-whit tu-whoo; oh!; I see; huh!
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
written apology; written statement of regret
turn away no one; do not cast out those that come to you
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
plain; unaffected; natural; unpretentious; frank; candid
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hanger; holder; in the process of (doing); midway through
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
admission; (self-)acknowledgment; (self-)acknowledgement; self-identification
depression; low spirits; dejection
life; living; I; me; student