while; during (the time when)
one by one; one after another; successively
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
such; like that; that sort of; very
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to look forward to something
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
power of recovery; ability to recuperate; resilience
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
single word; a few words; brief comment
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
going side-by-side; going abreast; running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
lately; recently; nowadays
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
besides; in addition; also; moreover
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun