gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
quiet conversation; gossiping; idle talk
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
no one at all; no one, who he or she may be
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
in comparison to; rather than
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
piece; fragment; one (object)
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
perfect; complete; flawless
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits