back country; remote countryside
to run around; to bustle about
leaving everything to someone else
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
periodic; regular; routine
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
comfort; consolation; diversion
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to keep away; to keep at a distance
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
story; tale; talk; discussion
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
forbidding mentioning (something to others); imposing silence (on); ordering (someone) to keep quiet; hush money
to re-examine; to review; to recheck
tidal hour; right time (to do something); opportunity; chance
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
a short while ago; just now; already; for a long time
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
several hours; a few hours
office (e.g. the Oval Office)