hindrance; obstacle; harm; bad effect; sickness
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to be helpful; to be useful
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
to concern; to be related
drainage basin; catchment basin; river basin; watershed; valley
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
large number (of); many; majority
to leave a note or document behind; to leave half-written; to leave out
to write down; to record; to register
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
suggestion; hint; implication
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
every evening; night after night
bedside; near one's pillow
(some) more; even more; longer; further
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to make an appearance; to show up
to have meaning; to be meaningful
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
to set (sun); to become dark
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany