even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
pleasant feeling; good vibes
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
temporary absence from school
family restaurant (i.e. a restaurant with varied and inexpensive menu options); casual dining restaurant
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
person who has been through a lot; worldly-wise person; one who has seen it all
to be flurried; to be confused; to lose one's head
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
miser; cheapskate; scrooge
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
since when; from when; how long
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
honest person; person of integrity; straight shooter
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
tragic but brave; heroic; grim
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
to spend time (on doing something)
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
violation of the law; legal violation