actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
rather than; more ... than ...
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
of course; certainly; naturally
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to finish; to end; to have a result less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
means; way; method; measure
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
not limited to; not just ...
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
treating someone (to food or drink); dinner; wonderful food; (arch.) running about
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
city at night; town at night; streets at night; nightlife district; drinking district
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)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)