it hasn't been long since
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
it is not (like that) either
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
forcibly; against one's will
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne