I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
comfort; consolation; diversion
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
setting a bad example to others
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
everything; anything; nothing
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
even though; despite; when
fantastical idea; fanciful notion; bizarre thought
people; men and women; each person; everybody
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
particularly; only; in the case of
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful