because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
to lend an ear to; to listen to
to be silent; to say nothing
to discuss; to talk together
interest (in something); enthusiasm
guidance; leadership; leading the way
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
almost; roughly; approximately
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
to extend; to expand; to spread out
chair; stool; post; office; position
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
not caring; not giving a damn
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
several years; a few years
reason; cause; history; origin
to need; to demand; to take; to require
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
high ground; plateau; heights
stole; scarf; stall (of an engine or aircraft); stall (cattle)
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion