red string of fate; in Chinese-Japanese folklore, fated lovers were said to be joined by an unseen red string, tied around one little finger of each
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
full of troubles, difficulties
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
suitable age (esp. for marriage); marriageable age
to be sluggish (business); to make little progress; to not grow as much as expected
abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir); smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
haughty; arrogant; overbearing
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
tired feeling; feeling of exhaustion; sense of fatigue; fatigability
to cheer up; to be stirred up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
how many months?; how long?
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
vocational school; technical school
finding employment; getting a job
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
yearning; longing for; deep affection
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
to bewitch; to confuse; to enchant; to delude
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
as far as the eye can see
one color; one colour; one article; same tendency; everyone being caught up in the same thing