a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
January; first month of the lunar calendar
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
not limited to; not just ...
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
light novel; young-adult illustrated fiction
time; hour; period; class
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
unusual power; superpower; ability beyond that of humans
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
new book; new publication
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
twenty-eighth day of the month; twenty-eight days
great teacher; great master; great author; great doctor
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
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
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to follow another's example
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float