base of the throat; bottom of the neck
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
hairline at nape of neck; nape of neck
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
adhesive bandage; sticking plaster; band-aid
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
to be relieved; to feel relieved
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
tenth day of the month; ten days
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to make something resound
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
returning from school; going home from school
left side; left-hand side
bringing alongside (ship, vehicle, etc.); coming alongside; mooring
slip of the tongue; misstatement; verbal slip-up
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination