collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to bring; to take; to bring about
to need; to call for; to require
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to comb down; to smooth down
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
Kona (variety of Hawaiian coffee)
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
all; entire; whole; altogether
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
white person; Caucasian; (arch.) beginner; (arch.) amateur; (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
personality; character; individuality; personhood
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly