swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
how long; how much; to what extent
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
fourth day of the month; four days
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to cease; to stop; to be over
gently (raining); drizzling; moist; damp
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
front; frontage; facade; main
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume