a long, long time ago; very long ago
the way back; the way home; return trip
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
frequency (of occurrence)
somewhat below; slightly below
flight; desertion; escape
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to gush forth (e.g. water from a spring); to flow (out); to well up (of tears, emotions, etc.); to flow out (of tears); to emerge; to suddenly appear
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
calm; composed; leisurely
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
part of a building where water is circulated (kitchen, bathroom, etc.); wet area
no need to guess; certainly
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger