the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
superstition; superstitious belief
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
possession; having (on one's person); carrying (with one)
none of your business; not your concern
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
young person; young people; youth; young employee; young manservant; young follower
same; similar; (just) like; equal
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to have a talk; to tell a story
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
action; operation; process; agency; effect; function
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
with a friendly grin; smilingly
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
to push aside; to brush aside
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to half-rise to one's feet
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation