to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
even more; still more; further
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
don't you think?; indicates question
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
beautiful (of one's appearance, voice, bearing, etc.); lovely; heartwarming (of a relationship, state of affairs, etc.); beautiful; wonderful
in that manner; like that
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
unable to do (as one wishes); able to do only with great effort; almost impossible to do; beyond one's control; not always turning out as one wishes; not going the way one wants it to
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
custom; habit; customary practice
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid