reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
(phenomenon of) precession of the equinoxes
out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
to melt together; to blend together
utterly (unknown; esp. of someone's whereabouts); completely; (no information) whatsoever; at all
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
sense of loss; feeling of loss
to wail; to bawl; to cry loudly; to shout (while crying)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere