gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
both; both sides; both parties
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
one by one; one each; one at a time
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
legend; folklore; tradition
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
festival merrymaking; revelry
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
three; three years of age
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) someone down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
beautiful woman; (a) beauty; belle; good-looker
long time; several hours; long spell
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
complete recovery of health