cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to part left and right; to open out
one's way (ahead); one's path
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to pass (of time); to elapse
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout