gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
whenever you want; any time you like
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
shabby; mean; sorry; dingy
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
bathroom with a large bath (in a hotel, hot spring resort, etc.)
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
whole dormitory; every dormitory
life; living; I; me; student
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
public announcement (in a department store, etc.); announcement over an (indoor) public address system
dormitory leader; dormitory superintendent
reaction; response; reaction
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
conference room; council room
ground wave; terrestrial broadcast signal (i.e. not satellite); terrestrial; over-the-air; terrestrial broadcasting; over-the-air broadcasting
program (e.g. TV); programme
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
contrast; juxtaposition; comparison; correlation (of strata)
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
irritation; annoyance; frustration
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to make a mistake; to blunder
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
total energy; all efforts
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary