even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
how; in what way; how about
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
heaven-sent child (in answer to a Shinto or Buddhist prayer); child (e.g. of an era); product
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to entrust; to leave to a person
just a minute; small quantity
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid