ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
until now; so far; up to the present
long time; long interval; for quite some time
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
busybody; meddler; nosey parker
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
beyond that point; after that
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
putting an idea into someone's head; suggestion; hint
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice