to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
and yet; though; when; in spite of
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to move forward; to move on
to be embarrassed; to lose face
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
goosebumps; gooseflesh; goose pimples; rough skin; coarse skin
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
to get distracted; to jump off the track
narcissism; self-absorption; self-intoxication
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
how; in what way; by what means
prospects of victory; chances of success
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
fiend for work; workaholic; career-minded person
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
spending time with one's family on one's day off work; family duty
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
nth-year student; nth-year pupil
scene; sight; scenario; setting
the way back; the way home; return trip
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach
to wriggle; to writhe; to squirm; to scrawl
snake; serpent; large snake
little by little; bit by bit