these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
as far as the eye can see
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
undoubted; unmistakable; definite
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
to look forward to something
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
simple honesty; tactless frankness
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)
towering; astonishingly high
countryman; provincial; person from the country; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
to come and go; to go back and forth
shop; small store; business; firm
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
alone; unaided; away from home