long ago; a long time ago; already
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
source of fire; sign of fire; warmth of fire; heat
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to look around; to survey
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
temple kitchen; monastery kitchen; quarters of a head priest (and his family)
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
door; gate; opening; title page
evening; night; nighttime
all over; all over the place; everywhere
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to warm oneself (e.g. at a fire)
to state; to express; to mention
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
goes without saying; needn't be said; should rather be left unsaid
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
brightness of snow; reflected light of snow; (by) snow light
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
place; situation; position; location
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
(with a) start; fright; alarm; creaking; cracking; snapping
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
foothold; footing; position; standing; ground
back; rear; background; behind the scenes