gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
discharge; outward flow; efflux; leak of (private) information or pictures
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
windy; windswept; receive harsh treatment
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
private tutor; coach; governess
tuck (clothing, sewing); tuck (diving, gymnastics)
dividing for administrative purposes; partition; division
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
to work hard; to work diligently
dynasty; reign; period; epoch; court; North Korea
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
off the shoulder (e.g. top, dress, etc.)
shoulder strap (on a dress)
fragment; scrap; cut end; cut-off piece; chip; odds and ends
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
fate; destiny; predestination
lily of the valley (Convallaria keiskei)
floriculture; flower gardening; floriculturist