barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
to be enrolled (in a college, course of study, etc.); to be a member (of an organization)
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
library (usu. single-room); small library
rich person; wealthy person
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
being in love with each other
direct; frank; straightforward; decisive; prompt
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
invitation; introduction; temptation
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
how; in what way; by what means
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
difference in social standing; difference in social position
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
natural accompaniment; inseparable pair; inevitable aspect (of something); part and parcel; supplementary printed insert (in a book or magazine); appendix
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising