to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
personal feelings; self-interest
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
this occasion; at this time; now
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
number one; first; best; most; game; round
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
beautiful woman; pretty girl; high-quality goods; special article
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
woman; female; feminine gender
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
official business; public business
being very busy; busyness
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
the Eastern Capital (now Tokyo); Yedo; Edo
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
no!; no no!; no, not at all
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet