just because; even if; even though
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
number of times; frequency; count
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
sports club (e.g. at school); sports department (e.g. in a newspaper)
criterion; standard; yardstick; rough estimate; approximation
even if not; even without
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
opposite; reverse; contrary
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
when it becomes; when it comes to
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
lacking skill; uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; boring (from being too plain)
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
almost; roughly; approximately
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
that is to say; so that means
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to keep away; to keep at a distance
relationship; connection; involvement; entanglement; implication (e.g. in a crime)
sensitivity; susceptibility
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to discuss; to talk together
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to like; to love; to be fond of
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
to tighten; to press hard
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to smile (at); to grin (at)
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray