independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
even though; despite; when
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to strain (one's stomach); to bear down (during childbirth); to push down
(written) work; book; writings
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
apathy; indifference; listlessness; athymia
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
Obito (hereditary title, often given to powerful regional families)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
freely; frankly; without reserve
button (clothing); push-button
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
rather; better; instead; if anything
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
you (plural); all of you; you all
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to apologize; to apologise
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
living thing; living creature; animal; life
long ago; already; a long time ago
example; specimen; sample
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll