(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to be needed; to be wanted
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
return of something; repayment
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift
aforesaid; above-mentioned; said; above
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
first and second volume (e.g. of a book); volume one and volume two; book one and book two
hardcover book; hardback book
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
to buy again; to buy anew
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
reduced drawing; miniature copy; microcosm; microcosmos
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
letter; missive; note; mail
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
news; word; tidings; omen
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
beach hut; beachside clubhouse
recollecting; reminiscing; looking back; retrospection; review
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
to make a lasting impression