mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
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
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
aptitude; aptness; suitability
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
junior high school student; middle school pupil
late blooming (flower, talent); late flowering
third year of junior high school; third-year junior high school student
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
technical (e.g. discussion); exclusive; professional
study; research; investigation
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
convenient; handy; useful
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to spread; to be propagated
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
flowers budding; blooming; flowering; showing results; becoming popular; blooming
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
instant; moment; for an instant
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
hostility; animosity; enmity
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
imagination; supposition; guess
trauma (usu. psychological)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...