after a long time; for the first time in a while
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
still (continuing); as ever; further
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to gain fame; to make one's name
around the world; throughout the world
pride in one's strength or skill
to gather; to collect; to assemble
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
participation; joining; entry; adherence
loveable; very likeable; like very much
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
by all means; by all costs
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to feel; to sense; to experience
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten