in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
transmigration; reincarnation; metempsychosis
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to turn towards; to point
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
don't you think?; indicates question
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
self-consciousness; self-awareness
conviction; belief; confidence
accumulation; accumulate; store
replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
successively; one after another
self-defense; self-defence
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
timewise; temporal; chronal
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
rather; better; instead; if anything
tension; mental strain; nervousness