present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
adjacency; contiguity; being adjoined
historical; traditional; historic
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
crop; harvest; income; profits; loaded (e.g. intermodal containers in the transport industry)
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
purpose for which money is spent; the way money is spent; how goods are used
system; institution; organization; organisation
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
covered with; stained; smeared
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
with a start; with a jump
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock