gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
countermeasure; counter-measure
wife and children; (arch.) wife
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
consists of; comprises; is made up of
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
drinking party; get-together
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
shakudo; gold-copper alloy, often with a blue patina
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
a step; short distance; short time
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
Asiatic dayflower (Commelina communis)
precautions; warnings; matters to be attended to; things to note; suggestions; hints
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
negative aspect; downside; disadvantage
pushing by hand; hand gilding
one's share; one's portion
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
opinion; point of view; visual point
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by