even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to hand (over); to deliver in person
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
right behind; just behind; directly behind
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
prickly heat; heat rash; miliaria
countermeasure; counter-measure
wife and children; (arch.) wife
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
consists of; comprises; is made up of
restoration to life; coming to life again; reformation; rehabilitation; recycling; reclamation; playback
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
distilled liquor; spirits; hard liquor; cachaça (Brazilian liquor)
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
border (between countries); national border
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins