degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
perfect; complete; flawless
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
time; season; period; phase; stage
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)