gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
willpower; energy; vitality
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
to feel depressed; to be down
popular person; favorite; favourite
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
it is not (like that) either
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
environment; circumstance