gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
occasionally; now and then; from time to time
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
boy; son; baby boy; young man
to fling; to toss; to throw; to abandon; to leave behind
boy; son; baby boy; young man
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
simple (e.g. matter); problem free; hopeless; the end (i.e. leaving one at a loss of words); dumbfounding
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
nishiki-e; multi-colour woodblock print
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
acquaintance; appreciative friend
Leith; Leys; Raysse; Reiss
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
talking politics; discussion of a law case
to compete; to vie; to make fight against another (person, animal); to pit against; to debate; to argue
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
helpful person; person who likes looking after others; overly helpful person; annoyingly helpful person; manager; go-between
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain; England
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen