pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
kitchen; financial situation; finances
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
rhythmical; rhythmic; well-paced
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
(sense of) hearing; auditory perception
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
dental brushing; brushing one's teeth; dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
dealing with; coping with
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out