to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
broad or spacious veranda; eaves
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to turn towards; to point
(sleeping) peacefully; quietly; soundly
really; truly; indeed; good grief
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
last night; yesterday evening
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
nap; doze; short sleep; staringly; fixedly
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
February; second month of the lunar calendar
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
every month; each month; monthly
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
twenty-first day of the month; twenty-one days
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
treatment; service; handling; management
treatment (esp. hair treatment)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
by means of; due to; because of; according to
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion