to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
influence; clout; leverage
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
impressions; thoughts; feelings; opinions
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
bribe; sweetener; douceur
meaningless or stupid turn of phrase that at first glance resembles a wise saying; silly saying; nonsensical proverb
Charis; Grace; minor goddess of charm, beauty, etc.; chalice (for Holy Communion)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
distant; remote; isolated
record keeper; recorder; archivist
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
to be postponed; to be deferred; to be delayed