to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
all over; all over the place; everywhere
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
closing hours (of a store, restaurant, etc.)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
from morning to evening; all day long
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
general mobilization; full mobilization
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to come loose (of clothing); to come undone (e.g. of a dress); to become dishevelled; to be worn out of shape
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
operation (of a machine); running; driving (a vehicle); use (of capital, funds, etc.); management
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
good-for-nothing; scapegrace; nuisance; trouble
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce