having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
another thing; exception; special case
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to be ill; to suffer from; to have trouble doing ...; to be unable to ...; to fail to ...
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to be contrary to one's expectations
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
advanced level; high grade; senior
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
(turned out) all right in the end
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to attempt; to test; to try out
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
stealthily; secretly; in secret