by itself; automatically; naturally
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
live (broadcasting, music, etc.); live performance; live concert; resonant (room, etc.); reverberating
cost of a ticket; price of a ticket
date (of a planned event, act, etc.); day; (number of) days
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
one day; (on) a certain day
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
human power; human strength; human effort; human agency
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
one person; one customer; unmarried and childless older woman
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
to telephone; to make a phone call
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)