gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to wake; to wake up; to wear off (of drunkenness, anaesthesia, etc.); to regain consciousness; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
to shine brilliantly; to shine radiantly
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
above; over; top; summit; surface; on (top of); the above (in a piece of writing)
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
such ... as; or some such
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience