to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to open (one's eyes) wide
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
that is to say; so that means
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
settlement; solution; resolution
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
to have a talk; to tell a story
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...