useless resistance; vain struggle
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
progress; being under way
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
considerably; greatly; a lot
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
in order; in turn; one by one
measurement error; calculation error
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
clear writing; specification
proficiency level; degree of skill; learning level
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
(United States of) America; USA; US
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
with a thump; with a thud; hard (hit, scold, etc.); severely; card marking (on a hanafuda, etc. card); alteration
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to be pleased; to gloat; to glow with self-satisfaction
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
tingling; stinging; pungently
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality