at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
long ago; once upon a time
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
4th day of the month; four days
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
that is to say; so that means
foresight; foreknowledge; intimation; premonition; prediction
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
reading matter; reading material
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
no matter what; whatever happens; under any circumstances; never
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
thoughtless; reckless; ordinary; usual; excessive; indiscriminate
to brave a danger; to take a risk
in search of; in order to look for
fine weather; fair weather