but; however; provided that
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
moving; touching; stirring
now that; since; so long as; because
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to pay attention; to be watchful
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to make merry; to be festive
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to set (sun); to become dark
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
though; notwithstanding; although