pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
clear; precise; definite; distinct
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to open wide; to reveal hidden contents
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to apologize; to apologise
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to be (too) late getting married; to be (too) late going somewhere
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
sorrowful (e.g. person, scene, etc.); melancholic
retreating figure; appearance from behind
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
in that manner; like that
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
arrangement; pact; agreement