in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way
notice; attention; observation
opinion; point of view; visual point
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
no, not like that (but like this)
personal; individual; private
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
proprietress-to-be of a Japanese inn or restaurant
one's heart rate; pulse rate
rising; ascending; climbing
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
too much; excessively; too
depression; low spirits; dejection
to blow out; to spout out
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
memory; sense; experience
again; once more; a second time
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
at that time; in those days
just one person; only one
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to spend time (on doing something)
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness