to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
corridor; hallway; passageway
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
to shed light; to cast light
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
fine wrinkles; crow's feet
to watch steadily; to stare
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
knitting; knitted material; crochet
research society; study class (e.g. religious); seminar (e.g. presentation of research)
romanticist; romantic; dreamer
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to complain; to make a complaint
the principle of the thing
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
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
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
to be thrilled; to be excited
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic