a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation); being immersed in; being absorbed in; prone to; apt to
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
one day; (on) a certain day
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to pour in (liquids); to pour in (money); to pump in (investment)
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
to have an idea; to have a clue
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
to increase; to add to; to augment
decrease; reduction; decline
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
as (for); for; in the capacity of
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
inside; interior; inner part
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
to collect; to assemble; to gather
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
pale; pallid; bluish-white
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation