concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
number of times; frequency; count
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to get strong; to gain strength
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
primness; prim person; clear soup; water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
just because; even if; even though
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
unreality; becoming disconnected from reality
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
fully armed; armed to the teeth
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
accurate; correct; precise; exact
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
more than usual; especially; particularly
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that