rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
apartment building; apartment block; apartment house; apartment
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
questioning (e.g. by police)
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
now; the present time; just now; another; more
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
butting (in boxing); clashing (of schedules, etc.); conflict; colliding
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)