to understand; to make out
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
autonomy; right of self-government
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
receiving; acceptance; reception; admission
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
that's a different matter; that's a different story
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
fortune; riches; goods; incorporated foundation
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to get a load off one's chest; to be relieved of a worry
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)
to be worried; to be troubled
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
looks; countenance; facial features; physiognomy
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
(your) daughter; young woman; daughter of a good family
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably