to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
since then; from that time; ever since
jokingly; in the form of a joke
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
feather; plume; wing; blade (of a fan, propeller, etc.); shuttlecock (in badminton); shuttlecock (in hanetsuki); arrow feathers
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
to push away; to push aside; to shove
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
several times; a few times
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
interval; break; pause; spare moment
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
perfect; complete; flawless
to step forward; to volunteer
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
technique; art; skill; move
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
gradually; slowly but steadily