to knead well; to polish; to refine
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
interior; inside; internal
kneading; gloss; paste (e.g. bean paste, mustard paste); parading of portable shrines and floats at festivals
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to pass (of time); to elapse
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
step; stride; counter for steps
narrow margin; slim margin
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
brushing; blushing (blotchiness or milkiness in paint applied to a surface)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
please (give me); please (do for me)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
place; situation; position; location
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly