even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
blunder; bungle; clumsiness
undisputed; entirely; perfect
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
cheap article; poor-quality article
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
poison fang; sinister ways; crooked means; clutches
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
everyone; everybody; ladies and gentlemen
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
to have the privilege of doing
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
stagnation; hindrance; delay
closure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)
to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to stop talking; to be silent
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
attendance; participation; presence
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason