to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
one day; (on) a certain day
to chase; to run after; to pursue
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
secret base; hideout; hidden position
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
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
rather; better; instead; if anything
how; in what way; by what means
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
while; during; while; although; all; both
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
irreproachable conduct; good conduct; high morals
infancy; childhood; tender age
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
the same generation; coeval
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
to roll up or pull up (sleeves, skirt, etc.)
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base