practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
(not) so much; (not) that much
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent
reading too much into (what ... says)
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
brand (burnt-in mark of identification); branding iron
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
bowel movement; evacuation
tone (of speech, writing, etc.); style
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
diabetes; diabetes mellitus
cavity; tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental caries
dental brushing; brushing one's teeth; dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
apple cider vinegar; cider vinegar
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
middle period; medium-term
questionnaire; survey; poll
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about