I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
decision; determination; resolution
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
by myself; in person; by oneself
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
somewhat reserved (diffident); shyly; timidly; retiringly; in a retiring (reserved) manner
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to be annoying; to be troublesome
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
time; season; period; phase; stage
library (usu. single-room); small library
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
selection; choice; option
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
such; this sort of; like this
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
Marcia; Marsha; Macha; Masha