darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to recall; to remember; to recollect
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to become familiar (to one's ears)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
banknote; bill; note; paper money
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
single edge (e.g. sword blade); single bevel (e.g. kitchen knife)
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
detailed inspection; thorough examination; checking
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to come to one's senses; to calm down
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
good family; respectable family; decent family
sons and daughters; children; girl
tone of voice (e.g. in a sweet tone); timbre
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to cause someone to worry
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly