there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
early winter; tenth month of the lunar calendar
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
serious; severe; grave; acute
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
unrequited love; one-sided love
to hand over; to surrender
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
gem; jewel; precious stone
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
likability; favorability; popularity
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
knowing; (an) acquaintance
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
contraceptive device; birth-control device
tradition; legend; folklore
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
damp ground; wetland; bog; marsh
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
glazing; fitting with glass; transparency; openness; lack of secrecy
punctuation; pause; juncture; end; (place to) stop
Mother's Day (2nd Sunday of May)
carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)