even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
light; easy; non-serious; minor
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
it's been a long time; long time no see
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
so; like this; in this way
beginning; outset; first; onset
isolation; being alone; being friendless
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
power balance; balance of power
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
lovers' talk; whispered intimacies
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery