gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
unity; union; solidarity; combination; banding together; teaming up
solidarity; joint; collective
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to form a group; to form a bunch
one of these days; someday; one day
general public; the masses
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
(preliminary) skirmish; prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
fall of the curtain; end of an act; end; ending; close
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
interior design; interior; upholstery
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
inside of a store (restaurant, café, etc.); store interior; on the premises
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
Western music; European music
languorous; weary; listless; somber; sombre; gloomy
cotton; cotton pads (usu. in amenity set); cotton buds
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
scarf (esp. a lightweight summer scarf worn by women)
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
already; now; no longer; not any more