gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
command; lead; generalship; leadership
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to step firmly; to harden by treading
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
leading group (of runners in a marathon, etc.); leading pack
to make an appearance; to show up
order of chivalry; chivalric order
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
national emblem; (national) coat of arms
large tree; big tree; huge tree
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
scenery; scene; landscape
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
breath; breathing; bless; bracelet
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
head; lead; vanguard; first
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
succeeding; following; trailing; next
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
silver-gray hair; silver-grey hair; attractive older man with some gray hair