to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
neighbourhood; neighborhood
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to be extremely embarrassed; to burn with shame
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
at first; initially; in the beginning
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
transfer student; student changing schools
way of talking; speaking style
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
mutual assistance; mutual sympathy
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
bottomless; endlessly deep; infinite
from what (I've) seen; given that ...
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
to gain experience; to get accustomed (with something)
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice
(United States of) America; USA
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit