speech; words; one's lines; remarks
older brother and younger sister
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
want to ... do something; would like to ...
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
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?
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
clearing one's throat; cough
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
unfairness; injustice; partiality
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to change into; to be transformed; to be transfigured; to transform; to alter; to convert
go that far; to that extent
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
instability; insecurity; crankiness
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)