absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
that; the matter in question
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
small pieces; fragments; chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.) (onto a surface)
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to gaze at; to fix one's eyes upon
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
to be transparent; to show through
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
over the top; thickly; heavily; richly
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
texture; grain; one's skin (lacking makeup, etc.); natural skin; surface of the earth; bare ground
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
later on; eventually; afterwards
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of