long time; long interval; for quite some time
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
interjection; exclamation
joints; points (of a speech)
to drip; to drop; to trickle; to overflow (with freshness, beauty, etc.)
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to stay (at); to stop (at)
story; tale; talk; discussion
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
complete change; about-face
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
as if it weren't already enough
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
isolation; being alone; being friendless
entrance examination (for a transfer student)
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to begin to attend (e.g. school)
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
one day; (on) a certain day
to change the schedule; to change one's plans
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
at first; initially; in the beginning
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied