it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to meet (by chance); to come across; to run across; to encounter; to happen upon
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
youthful; young; young-looking
in succession; one by one
exchanging parts or equipment to effect a change in performance
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
aging; ageing; adding to one's years
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
(someone else's) child; child; kid
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
one's house; one's home; one's family
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
how long; how much; to what extent
inside one's heart; in one's mind
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)