to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
originally; by nature; from the start
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
of course; certainly; naturally
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to some extent; to a certain extent
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
should; must; -able; probably; likely
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
name; given name; first name
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
every month; each month; monthly
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful