to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
refresh (e.g. memory, one's spirits, etc.)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
tool; implement; means; furniture
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited