though one didn't intend (expect) to
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
coincident with; while; simultaneously
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
in one's own way or style
to summon courage; to be brave
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
honorific/polite/humble prefix
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
and yet; though; when; in spite of
particularly; only; in the case of
one's habitual behaviour (behavior)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
serious; not joking; straight
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
super-sweet; sickly-sweet; overly kind; overly soft (on someone)
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship