when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
close; intimate; on good terms
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to engage in lively conversation
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
very interesting; of great interest
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
literature; books (reference); document
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
main cause; primary factor
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
resembling closely; being strikingly similar; bearing a strong likeness
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to explain adequately; to be accountable
difference; disparity; gap
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to crack (person's voice); to squeak
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
time around sunset; early evening
lacking in prudence; lacking in judgement
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to be worried; to be troubled
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
to think of; to come up with
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood