why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
beginning; outset; first; onset
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
all; entire; whole; altogether
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
your acquaintance; people who know
moon viewing (esp. during the eight month of the lunar calendar)
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
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
university student; college student
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
maid; helper; help; assistance