no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to accompany; to go with; to go together
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
make; workmanship; preparation
physical strength; muscle strength
region; limits; stage; level
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
practitioner (of medicine, sorcery, fortune telling, etc.)
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
lightly; nimbly; with agility; casually; readily; regularly
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
impossible; unlikely; improbable
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
beginning; outset; first; onset
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
difference; variation; difference
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
preparation; arrangements
trouble; bother; annoyance
head; lead; vanguard; first
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante