dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
at the window; by the window; next to the window
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
retaining warmth; keeping heat in; heat insulation
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to step firmly (on); to harden by treading
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
to encamp; to take up positions
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
front entrance; front door
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
valuable article; valuables
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
to drive into; to ride into; to extend (a railway line, bus route, etc.) into; to link (a railway line) with; to join up with (a separate line)
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew
to take away; to carry away
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
to become muddy; to become slushy
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
artist's impression; picture based on one's imagination; imaginary rendering
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
origin; beginning; genesis; primeval; primordial; primitive
daily (living) necessities; necessities; essentials for life
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
relaxation; recreation; recess
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to run down (stairs, etc.)