to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to divert (e.g. one's mind); to distract; to relieve (boredom, sorrow, etc.); to conceal (e.g. one's grief with a smile); to hide; to shift (the conversation)
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
don't you think?; indicates question
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
fitting (e.g. door, window); fit
sliding door (esp. when removed from its frame and used for carrying things or people); large flounder
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
silence; stillness; quietness
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
to ascend; to go up; to climb
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know