worthy of special mention
to fly away; to flee away; to scatter
disclosure; exposure; revelation
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
six o'clock; six periods of a day (morning, midday, afternoon, evening, midnight, late night)
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
electricity; (electric) light
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
valley floor; bottom of a gorge; bottom of a ravine
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
don't worry; no worries; never mind
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
scenic and historic places
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
pending question; unresolved problem
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing