to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
with a broad grin; smirking
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
just one person; only one
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
to jump at; to be attracted by
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
floppy disk; flexible disk
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
part-time lecturer; contract teacher
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
unique; peculiar; singular
personality; character; individuality; personhood
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
slope; slanting surface; bevel
white background; blank; female virgin
instant; moment; for an instant
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
terraced fields; terraced farm
mountain road; mountain trail
dead end; cul-de-sac; blind alley; end; end of the road; end point
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to cease; to stop; to be over
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
constructing and selling a ready-built house
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail