withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to torment by slow degrees; to torture slowly; to drag things out; to reproach in a roundabout way; (lit.) to strangle with floss silk
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
participant; entrant; player; competitor
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
secret; private; surreptitious
split; division; break up
the dark side; the seamy side
fetal movement; movements of the fetus; quickening; signs (of); indications; stirrings
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor); research assistant
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
countermeasure; counter-measure
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
this and that; one thing and another
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
perfect (for); ideal; just right; most suitable; tailor-made
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
time in; making a move immediately (in a timed game of shogi, go, etc.)
(practical) business; business practice; business affairs; (actual) work
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
stopping functioning; being out of service
talking about one's love interests; girls' talk; gossiping
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
direct control; direct supervision
to act self-importantly; to be arrogant; to be high-handed; to puff up
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
matter of life or death; life-and-death problem
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
bribe; sweetener; douceur
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
eating until one is full; eating one's fill; gorging (on); having adequate food; having all one needs (for daily living); plenty
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave on one's liver
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil