unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
modesty; humility; being humble
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
along; parallel to; in accordance with
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
human usage; (for) use by people
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
(mumbling) incomprehensibly; while mumbling; mutteringly; murmuringly
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
power spot; spiritual hot spot; location said to be flowing with mystical energy
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
war funds; war chest; funds (for activities); campaign funds
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
flat out (of); completely empty; out of money; penniless; broke
to repay double the original amount; to repay x times the original amount
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
capital; funds; seed money; asset
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula); moon butterflyfish
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well