to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
net weight; useful part; actual content; real; effective
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
talking while standing; standing around talking
to be widely recognized; to be famous
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to have (the) courage (to); to be courageous
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
inside; interior; inner part
confections; sweets; candy; cake
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
to be suspicious (of something or somebody)
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
no matter how much time passes