to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
place; position; location; position; standing; status
scenic; beautiful; picturesque
scenery; scene; landscape
the other day; a few days ago
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
reality; actuality; hard fact
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to distract one's attention
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
3rd day of the month; three days
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)