matter of time; question of time
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to pass (of time); to elapse
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
treasure chest; strongbox
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
no, not like that (but like this)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to give the stamp of approval
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
conviction; belief; confidence
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
here and there; in places
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
to cause trouble; to cause a disturbance
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer