to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
although I say; although one might say; although called
sense of isolation; (feelings of) loneliness
means; way; method; measure
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
3rd day of the month; three days
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky