to pretend; to act (as if)
whatever happens; no matter what; under any circumstances; in any case; at all costs; at any price
choice; selection; option
to mistake (for something or someone else); to misread; to misjudge
fall; tumble; spill; fall (in position, standing, etc.); downfall; descent
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
ruin; destruction; devastation; waste; decay
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
(distant) howling; howl; backbiting; criticizing someone behind their back
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
serious wound; serious injury
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
coffee room (hotel, office building, etc.); tea room
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes; small and large waves
glowing ember (either red hot charcoal or the glowing remains of burnt firewood); live charcoal
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
absentmindedly; vacantly; carelessly
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
to go past; to pass; to pass by
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
background reflections (e.g. on a window); reflected glare
to be reflected in a mirror
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
already; now; no longer; not any more
lightly; wide (open); gapingly; suddenly; unexpectedly