that's the way it is; such is life
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
besides; in addition; also; moreover
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
reproachful; hateful; bitter
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
such ... as; or some such
same; similar; (just) like; equal
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
something like ...; something called ...
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
even though; despite; when
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
impossibly hard video game
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle