in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
one's long-cherished desire
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to feel sorrow for
the way something ought to be; the (current) state of things; how things are
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
very; much; greatly; a lot of
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
something small; something petty; trifle
to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
by myself; in person; by oneself
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to be of no concern to one; to be nothing to do with one
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
in person; personally; (do) oneself
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
troublesome; difficult (e.g. customer, guest, child); laborious (e.g. task, dinner)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
deep emotion; strong feelings
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
very young; little; childish; immature