slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
either way; in any case; one way or another
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
news programme; news program
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
to watch over; to watch attentively
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
don't you think?; indicates question
to take a growing interest in
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
very much; extremely; greatly
to lie face down (e.g. on the ground, napping on a desk); to lie prone; (arch.) to lower (one's head, gaze, etc.)
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
time and time again; many times; a number of times
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to shake; to waver; to tremble
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
weather forecast; weather report
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
difficult to ...; hard to ...
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability