to get late; to advance; to wear on
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
independence; self-reliance
comeback; recovery; restoration; rally; reflexive (in grammar)
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)
abuse; misuse; perversion
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
slave contract (in the entertainment industry); harsh, slave-like long-term contract
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to congratulate; to celebrate
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
sanity; consciousness; soberness
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
tenth day of the month; ten days
to take over; to hand over
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
supremacy (over a nation); hegemony; domination; championship; victory
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
aptitude; aptness; suitability
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating