oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
strong interaction; strong force
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
imperial court; royal court
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
pupil; student; schoolchild
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
devil; evil spirit; genie
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
wyvern (two-legged dragon); wivern
going through; going via; going by way of
Mt.; Mount; (fig.) Mt.; (fig.) Mount
east and west; Orient and Occident; East and West; ladies and gentlemen!; your attention, please!