a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
civilized society; civilised society
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
if you think about it; come to think of it
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
ideal situation; ideal world; perfect world; utopia
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
adds force or indicates command
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
anti-travel sickness (medicine)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying
beginning; outset; first; onset
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
to feel; to sense; to experience