the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to lose sight of; to miss
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to be intimate with; to befriend
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
connection; link; relationship
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
school hours; hours of teaching (instruction)
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
shooting (a ball); shot (on basket, at goal, etc.); shoot (of a tree or plant); chute; shuuto; shootball
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
youthful; young; young-looking
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
invisibly; secretly; privately
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
to amuse oneself; to make merry
parsonage; rectory; vicarage
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
game of make-believe; child's play; pretend play
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to show; to bare (the teeth)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around