though one didn't intend (expect) to
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
to pass each other; to cross paths
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
the opposite sex; isomerism
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
some people; a few people; several people
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
one day; (on) a certain day
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
even if; even though; however; no matter how
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
heavy snow; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
preparation; provision; guarding
occupant of a house; family member; household member (incl. servant)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever