to state; to express; to mention
to mourn over the death of
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to grieve over; to mourn; to lament
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
identically; in the (exact) same way; similarly
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
(a) jump; splashes (usu. of mud); upward turn at the bottom (e.g. of a vertical stroke of a kanji or of a hairdo); close (e.g. of a theatrical performance); breakup
just because; even if; even though
reason; cause; history; origin
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
in that manner; like that
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
custom; practice; convention; precedent
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
decision; settlement; definition
personal (employee); employed; retained
messenger; envoy; emissary
immediately; right away; on the spot
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?