slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to watch over; to watch attentively
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
internal organs; intestines; viscera
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
beach hut; beachside clubhouse
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
home area; home town; local
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
the way back; the way home; return trip
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
older sister; lass; young lady
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness