(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
armed forces; military; troops
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
visiting a shrine or temple to give thanks; settling scores
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
omen; sign; notice; indication
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to be damaged; to receive damage
to blame; to find fault with
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
place to put something; storage space
two times; twice; two degrees
empty lot; vacant plot of land
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
treasure house; storage for valuable property
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
interest (on a loan, deposit etc.)