when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
river; stream; River; the ... river
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
town; city; municipal; urban
reason; cause; circumstances
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
festival; feast; carnival
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
participation; joining; entry; adherence
sandbank (in a river); sandbar
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
every year; yearly; annually
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
several times; once or twice
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
body; physique; build; stature
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
at that time; in those days
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
such ... as; or some such
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed