change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to step forward; to take a step forward
quickly; calmly; intently
to speak; to hear a voice
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
source (of a transmission, broadcast, etc.); point of origin
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
something; some kind of; for some reason
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
dancing or jumping for joy
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments