(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
infancy; childhood; tender age
time; age; chance; moment; occasion
to serve; to work for; to attend
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
royal capital; imperial capital
caller; visitor; company; guest
although I say; although one might say; although called
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
not caring; not giving a damn
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to happen to hear; to overhear
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
world; society; people; the public
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
viewing as a problem; problematizing
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
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
negotiations; discussions; connection
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
study; pursuit of knowledge
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous