to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
another thing; exception; special case
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
matter causing distress; something causing worry
to go out and away; to leave
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
reality; actuality; hard fact
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
after school (at the end of the day)
preparations for returning (home)
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think