not long has passed since ...
agreement; stipulation; contract
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
putting off (doing); postponement; delaying
to lose one's senses (over); to be out of one's mind (over); to be completely captivated (by); to be smitten; to be engrossed (in)
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
guardian; protector; patron; parent
everything one does; whatever one does
slip-up; mistake; fault; (arch.) waste; (arch.) needless expense
to live; to make a living; to get on with
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to spend all of one's time in idle amusement
to be disgusted with; to run out of patience; to fall out of love
companion; partner; spouse
an issue being settled; a case being closed
firm promise; definite promise
laggy (in an online game)
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
descendant; progeny; offspring
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to carry around; to carry on one's person
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
to make (someone) to meet; to let (someone) meet; to expose to; to subject to
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
looking depressed; long face
considerably; greatly; a lot
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
to jar; to creak; to grate
broth; soup (esp. miso soup)
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate