simply; merely; only; solely
estrangement; alienation; disaffection
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
favour; favor; warm friendship
long ago; already; a long time ago
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
great admiration; deep respect
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
senior; elder; person older than oneself
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
anything and everything; just about everything
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
vehicle; conveyance; transport; ride (playground, fair, carnival); playground facility
departure; leaving; starting; standing
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
close; intimate; on good terms
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
cruel and heartless; merciless; implacable
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
even though; despite; when
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
tearoom; tea house; tea-ceremony room; tea arbour; tea arbor
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)