still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
repair work; renovation work; restoration work
reopening; resumption; restarting
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
to have an eye on; to zero in on
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
manacles; shackles; fetters
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
mistress; kept woman; concubine
lying face down; upside down; prone
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
to take up one's residence
indulging in every possible luxury
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
this family; we; this house
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
adopted daughter; foster daughter
to need; to call for; to require
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
the other day; lately; recently