seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to break the silence; to break one's silence
to squeeze out; to wring out
in the same way as; just like
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
aimless; rambling; desultory; casual
like that; that way; thus
burning; combustion; exerting all strength; making an effort
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
steep slope; steep incline
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
to be dizzy; to be disoriented; to be dazzled; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.)
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in (e.g. mud); to get bogged down in; to get lodged in
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
group; (free) radical; counter for installed or mounted objects (e.g. stone lanterns, gravestones, satellites)
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
lighthouse; old-fashioned interior light fixture comprising a wooden pole with an oil-filled dish and a wick atop it
round shape; circle; circular form
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
hint; suggestion; clue; suggestion
celestial globe; armillary sphere
in comparison with; when compared with; according to; in light of; in view of