even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
two persons; two people; pair; couple
older brother and younger sister
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
in proportion to; just as much as
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
had better ...; had better not ...
such; like that; that sort of; very
alone; by oneself; on one's own
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
beginning; outset; first; onset
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
tune (melody, piece of music)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
light; easy; non-serious; minor
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
invitation; introduction; temptation
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement