to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
haste; hurry; urgency; in a hurry; quickly; with haste
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
making no progress; getting nowhere; remaining unsettled
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
temporary closure (of a shop, etc.); extra holiday; special holiday
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to have a break in the conversation; to experience an awkward silence; (lit.) an angel passes
how many people; a number of people
blocking the way; standing in the way
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
settlement; solution; resolution
to push up; to thrust up; to put pressure on (one's superiors); to pressure; to well up (of an emotion); to surge up
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses