our country; our land; one's own country
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
loss; feeling of loss; Los Angeles
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
looking up to a person as one's own master or model; being influenced by a person through his works; idolizing
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
in that way; like that; that way
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)