whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
one's manners; one's attitude
the same grade; same class
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
anything and everything; just about everything
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
asking a question back (e.g. to an interviewer)
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
complete; whole; perfect; safe
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
younger scholar; future reference
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
inconstant; unchastity; unprincipled
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
(religious) faith; belief; creed
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
establishment; settlement
(one's) sleeping hours; hours of sleep
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote