condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to be exhausted; to be tired out
pretext for not revealing something (e.g. actual reason for one's failure, vested interest, etc.)
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
lifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.); publishing contents; revealing information
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
something something; something or other
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
attraction; fascination; lure; captivation; charm
body; body blow (in boxing)
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
bathing; to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
understood; I see; OK; present; here
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
gently and clearly shining (like the sun in springtime)
finger; hands and fingers; hands
the same; the said; likewise
to fret; to be fretful; to be peevish
lukewarm; tepid; (arch.) slow; (arch.) stupid
moribund state; near-death; barely alive condition
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
smallish; on the small side
death from disease; death from illness
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything