continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
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)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to speak; to hear a voice
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to be silent; to say nothing
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
if you think about it; come to think of it
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful