escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
wave; billow; ups and downs; (something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; tendency
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to wash away; to rinse off
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to fire (from a job); to sack; to dismiss
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
after that; afterwards; thereafter
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
sympathy; compassion; pity
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
match declared drawn due to injury; ending with both sides suffering damage (of a dispute, etc.)
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
distribution (of information, news, etc.); broadcast; delivery; transmission; streaming (over the Internet)
business; enterprise; venture; (social) project; undertaking; enterprise
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)