not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
finding employment; getting a job
failure; mistake; blunder
(young) person subsisting on part-time work; person whose livelihood is provided by part-time work
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
dan rank (in martial arts, go, etc.); advanced rank; grade of black belt
driver's license; driver's licence; driving licence
personal history document; curriculum vitae; resume
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
to try to do; to attempt to do
by myself; in person; by oneself
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
even if not; even without
pride; dignity; self-worth
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
dangling; hanging; suspended; pending; half done; in limbo
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment