since some time ago; for quite a while; already
gradual (destruction); progressive (dismantlement)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to walk about; to walk around; to conduct oneself; to act; to stop by (somewhere; esp. of a criminal on the run); to drop by
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
binding (someone) hand and foot; being tied down (by rules, obligations, etc.)
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
verbal promise; one's word
hindrance; obstacle; impediment; annoyance (to others); offence; harm
choices; alternatives; options
having one's choice; (ability to) pick and choose
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.); distraction; amusement
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
difference; variation; difference
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
out of bounds; beyond the pale
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
feeling good; feeling pleasant
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
sacred place; holy ground; the Holy Land; real-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
to recover; to rally; to improve; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to shift (a bag, etc.) from one hand to the other
what's more; moreover; at that; even so; and yet
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
full dress; formal dress; uniform