after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
(period of) a year; during an era
should; must; -able; probably; likely
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
primary school; elementary school; grade school
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
great teacher; great master; great author; great doctor
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
originally; by nature; from the start
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)