gradually; slowly but steadily
the last moment; the very end
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to understand (each other); to comprehend
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
performance of one's official duties
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
house built on sand; house of cards
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
person who has rendered distinguished service
different opinion; objection
world; society; people; the public
foolish thought; (one's own) thought; (one's own) idea
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
conversion; reform; correcting someone's conduct