gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
legend; folklore; tradition
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
existence; being; presence
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
pale; pallid; bluish-white
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
(archeological) remains; ruins; relics
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
town; city; municipal; urban
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
nothing but; except; no more than
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
door; gate; opening; title page
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to make merry; to be festive
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet; to post on Twitter
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants