slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
traveling bag; travelling bag; suitcase
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
(overnight) stay; lodging
curious; strange; unusual
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
cooking for oneself; cooking one's own food; doing one's own cooking; scanning a book or magazine to create an ebook by oneself
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
both (people); the two of them
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
living; lifestyle; living room
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to relax; to feel at home
(land) with a thump; slumping (of something heavy); (lying down) with a flop; effortlessly (throw onto); roundishly (shaped; of something large)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
self-control; self-restraint
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
demesne; estate; private land; private property
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
every person; every mouth; every entrance
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
keeping things tidy and in order