a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
after that; afterwards; thereafter
since one was born; (in) all one's life
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to pick up; to find; to gather
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
third year of high school; third-year high-school student
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
one day; (on) a certain day
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
audience; spectator; spectators
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
(a) jump; splashes (usu. of mud); upward turn at the bottom (e.g. of a vertical stroke of a kanji or of a hairdo); close (e.g. of a theatrical performance); breakup
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.