a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
monthly publication; monthly issue
it seems so; that's what it looks like
gathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.); reporting; interview (for a news story)
perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal
existence; being; presence
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
surface of a board (shogi, go, etc.); (state of) the board; development of a game; surface of a record
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
such; like that; that sort of
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
welcome party for new students
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
proposal; offer; request; application
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
magic sword; cursed sword