everyone has a past; every person has their own history
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
the other day; a few days ago
food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations; food supply
quarrel; dispute; argument
to follow suit; to imitate or follow someone blindly; to ride on someone's back; to ride someone's coattails; to take advantage (e.g. of another's popularity)
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to say; to tell; to state; to do
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
portion; part; snapshot; glimpse
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
trauma (usu. psychological)
internal conditions; true state of affairs
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
settlement for a dispute (esp. one caused by an affront or blunder); money paid to settle a dispute
regret; repentance; remorse
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon