gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
withdrawal symptoms; abstinence syndrome
(not) even with; (not) even using
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
results; record; grades; marks
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
civilian in military employ
extremely; exceptionally; extraordinarily; terribly; super
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
general; popular; common; typical
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to be helpful; to be useful
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
failure; mistake; blunder
sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
red; red color; communist; socialist; left-wing
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
fireball; bolide; fireball
to hit hard; to strike hard
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
indifferently; paying no attention (to); taking no notice (of)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
as if nothing had happened
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
bosom friend; intimate friend; close friend
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)