pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
protecting (someone); defending; standing up for
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
trio; gang of three; threesome
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
making the numbers balance; fixing the numbers; number-juggling; making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
unapproved; lack of approval
noted doctor; excellent physician
that is to say; so that means
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)