even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
to be needed; to be wanted
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
questions and answers; dialogue
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
tide; current; tendency; trend
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
act of terror; act of terrorism
end; close; finish; termination
uninhabited island; desert island
decrease; reduction; decline
to become clear; to be made public
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
with no physical defects; in perfectly good health; sound in wind and limb
just the other day; quite recently
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
daytime; during the day; Japan and China
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
chilly; unpleasantly cold
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to subsist; to keep on living
to entrust; to send (a message, etc.)
arrogance; insolence; disrespect